Are senior citizens required to re-take a drivers road test at a certain age?
The DMV does not take away driver licenses when a person reaches a certain age. The mental and/or physical condition or a person’s inability to follow traffic laws and rules, regardless of age, determines whether or not a license is renewed, restricted, suspended or revoked. However, the DMV does require that all persons over the age of 70 renew their driver license in person at a DMV office. There you will be asked to take a vision test using the wall chart. Individuals may be asked to retake a driving test if they have either failed the DMV vision test or have been referred to a Driver Safety office because of a physical or mental condition, sometimes made by a law enforcement officer or a concerned family member. If you or someone you know is an elderly citizen that faces the prospect of retaking a driving test, it is a great idea to practice his or her driving skills by taking a driver education or training class specifically developed for older persons. A list of approved mature d
