Elderly drivers face tests 'by 2027' to keep driving licence

Accidents with elderly at the wheel reignite push for age-based restrictions

Two recent mishaps involved motorists in their 80s; experts call for regular medical tests, skill assessments and awareness campaigns to help improve road safety for older drivers

Elderly drivers face tests 'by 2027' to keep driving licence

The new scheme will see senior drivers undertake a new "mature motorist" assessment which will be in place until 2027

Australian drivers debate over mandatory licence retesting

Drive recently polled our readers on whether it’s time for Australia to introduce mandatory licence retesting for elderly drivers, but drivers are still divided. Last week, Drive conducted a survey asking our readers whether or not Australia should introduce a national mandatory licence retesting program for elderly drivers. After more than 1700 responses, the answer is clear. A majority of readers (36 per cent) voted no to the poll, as they be…