UK judge recommends drivers over 70 face new tests to improve road safety.

A high-ranking judge in the UK suggests drivers over 70 should undergo fresh tests to ensure road safety, criticizing the current self-certification system for failing to identify health issues. This comes as the University of Surrey receives a grant to develop cognitive tests for dementia patients to assess their driving fitness, aiming to help them drive safely longer. The Older Drivers Forum urges drivers over 65 to consider regular assessments, noting a significant increase in accidents involving drivers over 70 since 2010.

November 21, 2024
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