Some 65% of Brits believe older drivers should be subject to medical checks, such as regular sight and coordination tests, while 30% think Government should reduce the number of points older drivers are allowed before their licence is revoked
As long ago as 2010 research from insurer RIAS found that 24% of people thought that drivers ought to be forced to stop driving at the age of 75.
Over a quarter (26%) of Brits surveyed admit to feeling unsafe when getting in the car with a driver over the age of 65.
This is inspite of the fact that Official statistics show people over the age of 70 are statistically far safer than those under the age of 30: they make up 9% of drivers but only 6% of driver casualties, while drivers under 30 make up 20% of drivers but 35% of casualties.
Are we all doomed
As long ago as 2010 research from insurer RIAS found that 24% of people thought that drivers ought to be forced to stop driving at the age of 75.
Over a quarter (26%) of Brits surveyed admit to feeling unsafe when getting in the car with a driver over the age of 65.
This is inspite of the fact that Official statistics show people over the age of 70 are statistically far safer than those under the age of 30: they make up 9% of drivers but only 6% of driver casualties, while drivers under 30 make up 20% of drivers but 35% of casualties.
Are we all doomed