Should elderly drivers be retested like students reviewing for an exam?
Age alone doesn’t define driving ability, but certain signs—like slowed reflexes or poor vision—warrant caution.
A tragic example occurred in La Rochelle, where an 83-year-old driver going the wrong way struck a group ofchildren on bicycles. The incident raised a tough but necessary question: how long can one drive safely?
According to France’s Road Safety Authority, drivers over 75 are involved in as many accidents as those
aged 18–24. Age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time play a role.
