Voices: Regular tests, refresher courses, and age limits – Independent readers debate the future of road safety

Voices: Regular tests, refresher courses, and age limits – Independent readers debate the future of road safety
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Voices: Regular tests, refresher courses, and age limits – Independent readers debate the future of road safety
Author: Independent
Published: Feb, 24 2025 11:44

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What I would like to see is the age for eligibility to drive rising to 20 years of age, by which time most youngsters will have more common sense and less of a 'boy racer' attitude.

I would hate to have a full retest, but having proper eye tests is sensible, and perhaps a reaction time test would sort out the incompetent or slow-thinking drivers.

Others supported routine eyesight tests every few years to prevent unfit drivers from staying on the roads.

This week, campaigners argued that measures like Graduated Driver Licensing could save lives by reducing distractions and encouraging safer driving habits among the most at-risk age group.

Many readers backed calls for mandatory retesting and regular training to ensure all drivers meet required standards.

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