Elderly drivers attack ‘crazy’ maximum driving age proposals

After Express.co.uk reported there were more than 134,000 drivers over the age of 90 earlier this year, many drivers debated whether a maximum driving age should be introduced to protect road safety. According to the Older Drivers Task Force, there will be more than one million drivers over the age of 85 by 2025.The Task Force said it is ‘vital’ that changes are made to ‘prepare for this demographic change’.One Express.co.uk commenter, MissingEUAlready2, said: ‘If you reach a century with a clean licence and insurance history it should tell you a thing or two.’As does insurance loading for young drivers.’Another reader, using the nickname old woman, claimed: ‘In my 70th year I decided to re-test myself with an advanced driver’s course and test which I passed with flying colours.READ MORE: E10 petrol could cause cracking and ‘dry out’ rubber seals Elderly drivers attack ‘crazy’ maximum driving age proposals. (Image: Getty)’I recommend others aged 70, 80, and 90 do the same. It could save lives. One of them might be your own.’Currently, once a driver reaches the age of 70 years old, they must renew their driving licence every three years.They can use the DVLA’s service to renew their driving licence if they are 70 or over, or if they will be 70 in the next 90 days.The DVLA will automatically send drivers a D46P application form 90 days before their 70th birthday, allowing drivers to renew.DON’T MISS Drivers warned to ‘never’ buy fuel from certain petrol stations [WARNING] Drivers warned of ‘common’ defrosting mistake that may crack windows [INSIGHT] Classic cars remain popular despite push for greener motoring [REVEAL]  Many drivers debated whether a maximum driving age should be introduced. (Image: Getty) Top 10 most dangerous places to drive in the UK. (Image: EXPRESS)Recent research also revealed that the most experienced drivers still don’t know the new Highway Code changes, more than nine months after they were rolled out.The study found that only one in 10 UK drivers would have the correct knowledge to pass the theory test if they were to take it today.One in five drivers over the age of 55 admit they have not revisited the Highway Code since passing their test, a significant cause for concern for all road users.Age Co, the organisation that conducted the survey, said it was a ‘concerning result’ considering 75 percent of people drive multiple times a week, or some even daily.