The European Union has been dealing with the problem for any time. Currently, each country introduces its own restrictions. For example, in Italy and Spain drivers over 70 must execute tests to verify their performance. In France, the driving licence is valid without a time limit.
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Changes in law for drivers? However, EU countries will decide for themselves
Some time ago, the European Commission proposed that any driver who turned seventy, all 5 years, should confirm his ability to drive. If the test results were negative, this would affect the request to remove the driving licence. However, the European Parliament rejected this proposal. The main argument was that fresh government could lead to discrimination against older people.
However, fresh wellness assessment rules were adopted. Drivers, among another things, erstwhile renewing their driving licence, will self-evaluate their ability to drive, for example by filling out a peculiar form. In addition, EU countries can decide whether specified self-assessment is adequate or whether additional medical examinations will be necessary.
Her grandpa drives the car. "I'm scared"
Older drivers are a problem that concerns quite a few people. My grandpa is 75 years old and drives a car. Honestly, I'm terrified of this fact. No 1 in the household can reason with him, says 29-year-old Magda. And as she adds, her grandpa has been processing information slower for any time, with mediocre proceeding and eyesight. - I think he's a danger to himself and another road users. He frequently complains that his functions have weakened. And I know they're essential for the safe driving of a car - our caller is cheating.
- I'm 29 years old, and I see that erstwhile I'm tired, I sometimes respond late on the road. And what does a individual before 80 say? We fear for him due to the fact that driving is simply a large work for ourselves and others on the road, adds Magda.
Łukasz, although he is surmised that there are surely many good drivers of elder age, besides supports the option of introducing additional studies. My wife's father is in his 70s. Recently, he put himself in large danger. He went to the infirmary due to the fact that his heart hurt. Fortunately, nothing happened, but it was terribly irresponsible. He claimed that "it was only 5 minutes and did not want to problem the ambulance" - Luke recalls.
This could aid improve road safety
It is worth mentioning that this subject has late returned to our national backyard thanks to associate of the civilian Coalition of Małgorzata Gromadzki. "The introduction of mandatory tests for elder drivers could contribute to improving road safety", said a politician. She besides recalled that in any EU countries, specified regulations are already in place and let for early detection of possible risks. What do you think about introducing tests for drivers over the age of seventy? We encourage you to participate in the probe and comment on the article.
