Seniors Driving

• Quebec drivers who turn 75 no longer need to take physical, eye exam to keep licence

  Previously, drivers who turned 75 had to be cleared by a doctor to drive and had to take an eye exam. Now, they will only have to self-declare that they are able to drive,

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2022
  
• Prince Philip to give up driver’s licence following crash last month

  The collision in January raised questions about whether the 97-year-old, who has retired from public appearances, should continue to operate a vehicle.

  World

  Feb 9, 2019
  
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• Prince Philip photographed driving without seatbelt two days after car crash

  Police said “suitable words of advice have been given to the driver" and that the advice given to Prince Philip was “in line with our standard response when being made aware of such images showing this type of offense.”

  World

  Jan 20, 2019
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• Are you too old to drive? Things to consider before hitting the road

  Even if you're in good shape, research shows there are age-related factors that affect all seniors.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 18, 2019
• More than half of Canadians plan to keep driving past age 80: survey

  According to State Farm Canada, one in ten Canadians have been involved in a collision with an older Canadian.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2017
• New Brunswick doctor calls for mandatory driver testing for seniors

  A Moncton doctor is calling on the province to retest seniors over the age of 70 before allowing them to drive.

  Canada

  May 23, 2017
• Seniors with cognitive, memory impairments struggle with driving tasks: Canadian study

  Memory impaired patients were more likely to cross the center line of the road and stray out of the legal driving lane than healthy drivers.

  Health

  Jan 13, 2017
• Breakfast Buzz: Should Saskatchewan have an age-based driver’s license review?

  Saskatchewan is one of the few provinces without age-based driver's license reviews. Do you think seniors should be tested to drive?

  Jun 21, 2016
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• CarFit program helps senior drivers stay safe

  The CarFit program helps senior drivers stay comfortable and safe. Drivers in the Halifax region stopped by the free event in Dartmouth on Friday.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2016