how do you no if you have to take a driving test at the age of seventy in the UKmy mum passed her driving test 40 years ago
and still driving but soon she will be 70,
2006-10-23 16:19:31 · 8 answers · asked by Ron W 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No you don't have to take a driving test, trust me, my father in law turned 70 last yr, this was a question on his mind. However you do have to take regular eye tests and if you have any medical conditions, serious ones, then you have to have a letter from your doctor telling the DVLA that you are safe to drive. Oh and list medications. Hope this helps.
2006-10-24 10:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by flumoxed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mother currently holds a licence and is driving, she will be contacted by the DVLA about continuing to drive after 70. She will have to visit her doctor who will sign a slip that says she is fit to drive, she sends that slip back to the DVLA who renew her licence for another 5 years. In 5 years time, she repeats the process. She does not have to re-sit her test.
2006-10-24 03:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by Phish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the link below for all the info on renewing your licence once you turn 70.
Good luck and happy driving
2006-10-23 23:37:58 · answer #3 · answered by Martin14th 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but that was 40 years ago and there is no way she has the eyesight..the reactions..the hearing of that of a 30 year old..there needs to be a test at 70
2006-10-23 23:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell Mum not to worry, I knew an old fella who drove to his docs to get his ticket signed. He hit the gate post on the way into the doctors surgery car park and did not even notice until some one pointed to the damage - his doc signed him as ok to drive!
2006-10-24 15:26:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dvla from wales will write to your mum to inform her. Also she won't be able to get insurance unless she has resat her test-her licence will show this.
2006-10-23 23:29:09 · answer #6 · answered by jhendrixwatchtower 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
speak to DVLA, they should help. You find she may have to take a refresher course.
2006-10-24 10:23:39 · answer #7 · answered by shelz042000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/
Might be worth checking the above link
2006-10-23 23:25:31 · answer #8 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋