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flag UK proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 to boost road safety.

flag UK drivers over 70 are being urged to get routine eye tests ahead of possible new rules requiring mandatory eye exams for older motorists. flag The government’s Road Safety Strategy aims to improve safety by catching age-related vision decline—like cataracts or glaucoma—early, which can affect depth perception, peripheral vision, and sign reading without the driver noticing. flag While no routine checks are currently required, drivers must self-report if unfit to drive. flag A public consultation on the proposal ends in late March, with 88% of UK drivers surveyed supporting mandatory tests for over-70s. flag Some, including Age UK, question focusing only on this age group, noting eye issues can occur at any age, but experts stress clear vision is vital for safe driving at all ages. flag Regular exams could help prevent future driving restrictions.

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