There have been some news articles lately, discussing whether to introduce retesting for drivers over the age of 70. This is a more complex subject than it first appears. At present, drivers over age 70 in the UK must fill in a
self-assessment form every three years to renew their licences. The form
doesn't include a medical or driving test. This system has worked reasonably well, but there are always going to be cases that make the news when an elderly driver becomes involved in a serious accident.
It is not really the age that is the problem, but driving ability. Far more accidents are caused by drivers aged under 25 than those aged over 70.
Any retesting would have to go through legislation, and with many lawmakers and their colleagues and families approaching the age where retesting would occur, probably makes the idea dead in the water. Who would vote for a system where they could deprive themselves of their driving licence? Turkeys voting for Christmas?
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