Older drivers may be more at risk behind the wheel (Image: Getty)
Elderly drivers and injury behind the wheel past this vital cut-off, according to road safety experts.
Specialists at the stressed motorists in their mid 70s tend to “start having problems” behind the wheel.
They suggested motorists past 75 tend to be more fragile with motorists more at risk of picking up “serious” injuries if they keep hold of their and are
The suggestion means road users born before 1949 or 1950
RoSPA made the suggestion as they issued advice to elderly road users who want to remain on the roads in later life.
Older drivers make up 25% of all road fatalities (Image: Getty)
They admitted there was no strict timeline with those over 70 not necessarily more dangerous than younger motorists before delivering a blow to the over 75s,
RoSPA said: “There is no set age to retire from driving. We all age differently and as long as we are fit and safe, there is nothing to stop us continuing to drive into old age.
“At the age of 70, you are no more at risk of being involved in a collision than any other group. In fact, younger drivers are at a higher risk on our roads.
“However, research has shown that in their mid-70s, drivers sometimes start to have problems assessing complex or high-speed traffic situations.
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“Fragility increases with age, so if older people are involved in a collision, their injuries tend to be more serious, and recovery takes much longer.”
Data from the seems to confirm that older motorists are more likely to be killed or hurt in accidents than younger road users.
In 2023, a staggering 122 older drivers were killed compared to just 487 deaths in the whole country.
This equates to around a 25% death rate for those over the age of 70 with 1,137 picking up serious injuries out of 7,331 individuals (16%).
RoSPA added: “So how do you know when is the right time to retire from driving? We suggest considering the following to help you decide when the time is right for you.”
The safety group urged individuals to have regular eyesight tests with an optician to make sure their vision is up to scratch.
Taking a regular driving assessment with an independent expert is also a quick way for motorists to check they are safe behind the wheel.
RoSPA added that seeking any medical advice relating to a condition or new medication will also help road users make good driving decisions.