impose a mandatory examination of the elderly every ten years drivers license holders? This is a very serious proposal that could be formalized this summer, ending the lifetime driving license… The origin of this measure goes back to a sad accident that happened in 2018. Pauline Derouleda young woman who was in Paris at the time, hit by a vehicle while driving, on the sidewalk. On board a 90-year-old man, who had just lost control of his car. Left leg amputated and disabled, Ms Derouled campaigns introduce regular checks of elderly people over a certain age. But what exactly is it?
Many accidents happen after a certain age.
These controls will take the form various tests to assess reflexes, vision and hearing motorists To make sure they are still fit to drive despite their advanced age. From the age of 65, so he favors a is checked every five years. Or even every two years, starting at age 70 every year from the age of 80 ! In case of confirmation of incapacity, the driver’s license may be withdrawn.
Although data from Road Safety shows that drivers between the ages of 65 and 74 are less likely to be involved in fatal crashes than 24-year-olds (64% vs. 77%). However, there seems to be a correlation between driver age and the number of crashes, persons older than 75 are found guilty in 82% of cases. So this measure will make even more sense for those over 75 motorists…
All motorists interested?
But in general, the battle of Pauline Deruled is also there advocate for a review every ten years, regardless of the age and health of the drivers. Does this measure stand a chance of being adopted in France? Compared to other European countries, France lags behind in this matter. Indeed, countries such as Spain, Portugal, Belgium and Switzerland require older drivers to renew their driving licenses after reaching a certain age. They must undergo medical tests similar to those suggested by Ms. Derouled.
France, along with Poland and Germany, is the only country in the European Union that does not provide legislation on this issue. The French government is currently working on this implement similar measures. According to Pauline Deruled, negotiations are ongoing announcements in this regard should be made in the summer of 2023…
Source: Auto Plus
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