Should Older Drivers Be Retested? A Growing Concern
Driving represents freedom and independence for millions of older adults. But as people age, physical and cognitive changes—like slower reflexes, reduced vision, or delayed reaction times—can affect driving safety. While age alone doesn’t determine skill, these signs may indicate a need for additional assessments.
A recent tragic accident in La Rochelle highlighted the issue. An 83-year-old driver, traveling the wrong way, struck a group of children on bicycles. Incidents like this raise difficult but important questions: at what point should driving privileges be reassessed to protect both older drivers and the public?