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libmoggy.bsky.social
Husband over 70 is going for a test next week. Not his first We thought it was mandatory already. #OlderDrivers #eyetests
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Tell us: how do you feel about plans to introduce mandatory eye tests for older drivers in the UK?
We’d like to hear from older UK drivers about plans to introduce compulsory eye tests to keep their driving licence over the age of 70
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
wolfen25.bsky.social
#OlderDrivers
US Driving License Rule Changes in the USA from September 2025 – Essential Changes for Drivers Aged 70 and Above
From September 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation will roll out a new nationwide policy targeting older drivers, specifically those aged 70 and
raginprep.org
September 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
colombo51.bsky.social
#Elderly #OlderDrivers #Grandparents Must work to compensate needs due to low #income. Helping family with #grandchildren.
We are doing defensive I am driving 🚙 courses at #AARP to lower insurance cost, and to keep our #license
We do not have people to take care of our needs #SelfSufficiency
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Mar 23
The number of older drivers on the road is climbing. Safety advocates want tougher rules for relicensing, but many drivers say they shouldn't be forced to give up their mobility because of age alone. n.pr/4sVwpsm
With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility
The number of older drivers on the road is climbing. Safety advocates want tougher rules for relicensing, but many drivers say they shouldn't be forced to give up their mobility because of age alone.
n.pr
March 23, 2026 at 4:36 PM
nctcogtrans.bsky.social
How to drive safely is a lifelong conversation and is especially important for aging adults. Begin talking about safe driving in general long before you notice difficulties. Remember: It is a person’s driving performance, not age, that determines fitness to drive. Learn more: NHTSA.gov/OlderDrivers
December 4, 2024 at 4:13 PM
moneywellness.com
Older drivers paying less for car insurance. 🚗

Many older drivers are being charged less for car insurance than people in their 30s and 40s, new research suggests.

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#CarInsurance #Drivers #OlderDrivers #Drivers #Insurance
Older drivers paying less for car insurance
Many over-50s paying less than those in their 30s and 40s.
loom.ly
May 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
operanews.bsky.social
"Are you turning 70 soon? Check your licence categories before your next road trip to avoid surprises#DrivingLicenceRenewal##OlderDrivers

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On your 70th birthday you will no longer be able to drive these vehicles anymore
IF IN DOUBT: Check that your licence contains the right categories before heading off on a road trip
opr.news
September 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
alternanoticias.bsky.social
Calls for Stricter Regulations for Older Drivers After Fatal Crash killbait.com/en/calls-for... #incidents #olderdrivers #roadsafety #ukregulations
Calls for Stricter Regulations for Older Drivers After Fatal Crash
Claire Eady believes that if UK driving rules for older drivers were different, her mother, Geraldine Gibson, would still be alive today. Geraldine, 79, tragically passed away after pulling out into…
killbait.com
August 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
are-we-all-asleep.bsky.social
Older drivers could face six driving law changes in massive 2025 update
#Olderdrivers

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Older drivers could face six driving law changes in massive 2025 update
Elderly road users above the age of 70 could be slapped with a string of driving rules changes over the next year. Elderly drivers could be slapped with a range of major driving rule changes from 202...
opr.news
January 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
are-we-all-asleep.bsky.social
Older drivers have licences revoked as people born in these years worst affected
#Olderdrivers #Motorists

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Older drivers have licences revoked as people born in these years worst affected
Motorists witnessed the UK's largest-ever roadside eyesight vision screening test conducted by police officers in forces across the country. Dozens of motorists have had their driving licences taken ...
opr.news
December 21, 2024 at 12:49 PM
jongelman.bsky.social
Workers age 55 and older who drive as part of their jobs face a troubling reality: they are twice as likely to die in work-related crashes compared to their younger colleagues. buff.ly/q6yJRlU #OlderDrivers
Workers age 55 and older who drive as part of their jobs face a troubling reality: they are twice as likely to die in work-related crashes compared to their younger colleagues. https://buff.ly/q6yJRlU #OlderDrivers
January 27, 2026 at 11:37 AM
nctcogtrans.bsky.social
This week is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.

Aging affects everyone differently. When it comes to driving, it is important to understand the impact age-related changes may have on one’s safe driving ability. Learn how you can plan for the road ahead at NHTSA.gov/OlderDrivers.
December 3, 2024 at 4:03 PM
keithd09.bsky.social
#olderdrivers #youngdrivers #accidentstatistics #govuk
Do the UK Government ever look at their own statistics? The over 70’s are being unfairly targeted.
Young drivers (16-24) have a higher crash rate per mile driven compared to older age groups.
August 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
acrsroadsafety.bsky.social
TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH: Older drivers & families on licensing rules. Support exists for assessments, but confusion about modified licences is a barrier. Clearer engagement can boost safety & independence. 👴
https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/
#OlderDrivers #LicensingPolicy
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
mainedot.bsky.social
Make a plan for the road ahead by talking to your older loved ones about adjusting their driving habits to continue driving safely. NHTSA offers free resources for families and caregivers at NHTSA.gov/OlderDrivers

#OlderDriverSafety
December 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
m23law.bsky.social
GDR - floated next for newly qualified drivers is to have police facial recognition cameras in the under 21’s car to gain passenger’s age?
For 6 months after passing test & linked to new edition black box?

#M23Law welcome comments
#youngdrivers welcomed
#olderdrivers welcomed
October 26, 2024 at 8:24 AM