Nearly half of drivers want to see elderly drivers off the roads, with compulsory tests for motorists over the age of 60, according to a study. The research by CarTakeBack.com and YouGov found that most people believe 'older drivers don’t have fast enough reaction times'.
Retaking a driving test should occur between the ages of 71 and 75 the majority of participants said, with 10 per cent of people wanting all motorists to be banned from driving on the roads after they turn 86 years old. The data also showed that 14 per cent would like to see a ban for anyone over 90.
Other parts of the study revealed a third of younger drivers are calling for compulsory retests for motorists over the age of 60. However, a third of drivers admitted they wouldn’t be able to repass their theory test, with one in six saying they wouldn't be capable of re-passing their practical driving test, reports GloucestershireLive.
