Good point Mary. And of course there are plenty of younger people who are bad drivers. I think the refresher driving courses are a great idea. The video I included in the story from the ABC includes a wonderfully sprightly and aware 80 year old driver who passed her refresher course with flying colours
Thanks for putting this together, Wendy. It's a really good gateway for discussing driving. The videos frame the facts well, the realities, rather than focusing on subjective emotions/judgment.
FYI, in the UK, "Driving licences expire at 70 years of age, so when you reach 70, you need to renew your driving licence if you wish to continue driving. You then need to renew it every three years afterwards." Older drivers need to notify the DVLA about certain health conditions that will be noted on their license. https://www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence-at-70
Anyone over 70, without a renewed license is fined, plus the insurance would have expired.
I'll share this in the Carer Mentor Anthology for others to see. Thanks, Wendy.
I think there were some changes in 2025 about retesting and how the practical test is conducted.
I like the points made in the video, especially that the 80+-year-old lady, having passed the test, said she could tell her family, i.e., reassure them that she was driving safely.
My 80 year old brother's driving terrifies me, but then it always has. I have to tell myself that he's actually never had an accident.
Good point Mary. And of course there are plenty of younger people who are bad drivers. I think the refresher driving courses are a great idea. The video I included in the story from the ABC includes a wonderfully sprightly and aware 80 year old driver who passed her refresher course with flying colours
Yes, I watched it and was inspired to go for a swim. Seriously. She looked very fit and very capable.
Thanks for putting this together, Wendy. It's a really good gateway for discussing driving. The videos frame the facts well, the realities, rather than focusing on subjective emotions/judgment.
FYI, in the UK, "Driving licences expire at 70 years of age, so when you reach 70, you need to renew your driving licence if you wish to continue driving. You then need to renew it every three years afterwards." Older drivers need to notify the DVLA about certain health conditions that will be noted on their license. https://www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence-at-70
Anyone over 70, without a renewed license is fined, plus the insurance would have expired.
I'll share this in the Carer Mentor Anthology for others to see. Thanks, Wendy.
Wow. Much tougher than Australia, Victoria
I think there were some changes in 2025 about retesting and how the practical test is conducted.
I like the points made in the video, especially that the 80+-year-old lady, having passed the test, said she could tell her family, i.e., reassure them that she was driving safely.