Over 70s issued testing warning due to driving licence renewal threat

Motorists over the age of 70 could benefit from a test every three years when they renew their , according to an expert.

, formerly the Institute of Advanced Motorists, has can give drivers an “extra level of confidence”.

Drivers over 70 to stay on the roads.

Road users are not required to take any assessment and must simply declare any medical conditions to the DVLA.

However, “make the right decision” whether to stay on the roads or hand over their licence.

In a statement online, IAMRoadSmart even admitted some individuals sign-up for a driver assessment every three years just to be on the safe side.

They said: “All UK driving licences expire when the holder reaches 70, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop driving at 70.

“You just need to renew your driving licence with the DVLA if you want to continue, and will need to renew it every 3 years after that.

“For many drivers, knowing whether or not to renew their licence is an easy decision. However, one-to-one driving reviews can offer that extra level of confidence that you’re making the right choice.

“Some drivers even choose to have an older driver assessment every three years to coincide with their licence renewal dates.”

The Older Drivers Forum is across the UK.

This would set out a would face in assessments across the UK.

The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), Older Driver Task Force (ODTF), and the University of Warwick is also involved.

However, there are no plans to introduce any mandatory driving tests for the over 70s with motorists above this age urged to voluntarily have their skills checked.

IAMRoadSmart added: “Having an independent older driver assessment can help to top up the driving skills you first learned when passing your test.

“For many older drivers, a review of their driving results can give them a renewed sense of confidence to carry on driving safely for years to come.”