The government is set to target elderly drivers under new road proposals. The news come as one in four people across the UK say they know an elderly driver who needs to stop driving altogether.

A survey found 25 per cent of respondents admitted knowing an older motorist they believe should cease driving soon.

At the same time, 27 per cent of those surveyed backed the introduction of annual driving evaluations and medical examinations for drivers after reaching 70 to increase safety for elderly motorists and fellow road users.

30 per cent pinpointed GPs as most appropriate, whilst 24 per cent felt drivers should evaluate themselves, and 23 per cent reckoned family members should step in.

This emerges as the Labour Party government prepares to roll out mandatory eyesight examinations for drivers aged above 70, reports Birmingham Live.

Reacting to the overhaul, one driver commented: "Absolutely a must. My mother (over - 90 now and still alive) has macular degeneration (both wet and dry), which affected her sight years ago. She continued to drive in spite of her family's pleas.

"I understood why: she was the sole carer of an Alzheimer's patient. But it was still dangerous for everyone. A compulsory eye test would have removed the acrimony that arose from family members telling her she needed to relinquish her driving licence."

One individual commented: "As someone about to turn 61 next month, I fully support the initiative of mandatory eye testing for the over-70s, but I think a further shake-up of road safety should also be considered.

"First of all, why just leave it at over-70s? As we have to renew our licences every 10 years, it should be a part of the renewal process and should include an online test to pick up changes within the Highway Code.

"In 2022, there were significant changes, and yet most motoring surveys showed that the majority of drivers were unaware or were even going to make themselves aware."

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