Do you believe that screening drivers ages 70 and above will prevent less car accidents?

Possibly but it’s younger generation that’s causing more accidents than the elderly these days

Yes, I believe that screening drivers ages 70 and above can help prevent less car accidents.

I do not think it is correct to assume people’s ability to drive is purely age related as there are many factors involved. To assume people only begin to lose their sight when they reach 70 is wrong. I noticed that I needed to wear glasses after I finished my degree and the optician told me this happened to many people as their eyesight altered after reading so many books.

Safety on the road is all important and I think all drivers should be asked to submit the results of an eye test at least every ten years not wait until they are 70.

Yes, screening drivers aged 70 and above can help reduce accidents by identifying age related impairments, such as slower reaction times or vision issues, ensuring only capable drivers remain on the road.

That’s a nuanced issue. While age can bring changes in vision, reaction time, or cognitive function, it’s not solely age that determines driving ability. Many older drivers are safe and experienced.

Stricter screening after 70 might help identify those at higher risk, but it should be based on individual ability—not age alone. Regular, objective tests (like vision, reflexes, and cognitive checks) for all older drivers could be fairer and more effective than age-based restrictions alone.

The goal should be safety for everyone, without unfairly penalizing capable drivers.

I think driver’s age 70 are more discipline driver’s, they pay more attention to the road and they don’t speed or racing around like the younger driver’s.

No, because it’s the Younger Generation that obviously can’t drive… They’re too busy on their phones/putting on makeup/singing or simply not paying attention to the road