can you drive over the age of 75 without a retest
2007-01-02 01:33:27 · 15 answers · asked by dimay 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
There is not an upper age limit but once you hit 80 your GP has to give you a sort of medical thingy. My grandfather is 85 and has a yearly check up.
2007-01-02 01:36:06 · answer #1 · answered by The Weird One! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no upper age limit but there should be.
Although some elderly drivers are still able to drive their mobility must be impaired as is their hearing and vision. My own mother in law moans that she has to turn her whole body to look behind her now rather than just her head because her neck hurts.
Personally I shall stop driving the first time I have a senior moment behind the wheel. I will use taxi's instead or better still use my kids like they use me now.
2007-01-02 01:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by mummylove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no age limit, and there is no retest, only requirement is a regular medical after age 70 and licence renewal
2007-01-02 17:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by Martin14th 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hgv Age Limit
2016-10-01 08:34:58 · answer #4 · answered by mackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe that there is an upper limit. You just have to get a doctors certificate to prove that you are fit & well enough to drive after the age of 70 & send it to the DVLA.
2007-01-03 23:23:54 · answer #5 · answered by Joolz of Salopia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For driving in general there is no upper age limit.
But, for vocational licences (HGV, PCV), the licence has to be renewed annually after the age of 70 (with a fresh medical examination having been taken.)
I knew a Director of a coach company who regularly drove coaches on a part-time basis well into his eighties with no problems.
2007-01-04 10:11:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No upper age limit but after 80 you need your doctor to say you are medically fit to drive.
2007-01-02 01:39:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately there is no upper age limit. This means that, even though you can not see over the bonnet, have the mental agility of a slug and didn't take your test anyway, since you got your licence driving a battle taxi during the war, you can still legally drive on UK roads.
2007-01-02 01:49:25 · answer #8 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There is no upper age limit.
However, from 70 years onwards you must renew your licence regularly, unlike other drivers, and provide a GPs letter stating your eyesight meets minimum requirements. Liceneces can be revoked by the DVLA and courts for failures or motoring offences.
2007-01-02 01:48:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 70 you have to renew you licence every 3 years with a medical cert from the Dr
2007-01-02 01:45:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋