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Drew Blankenship

What Triggers a Mandatory Driving Retest for Seniors

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Believe it or not, most people 65 or older are still on the road. There are nearly 48 million licensed drivers over age 65 in the U.S. Most of the time, seniors assume they’ll just go in and renew their license every few years, no questions asked. However, more states have started tightening their rules around age-related driving evaluations. Of course, being told you have to retake a driving test can be incredibly stressful, especially when your independence is on the line. Here are seven events that can trigger a mandatory driving retest for seniors.

1. A Doctor Reports Concerns About Cognitive or Physical Decline

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