Should elderly drivers face mandatory cognitive tests?
Elderly drivers over 75 face higher crash rates per mile than middle-aged drivers, yet we rarely discuss when it's time to stop driving. My grandfather kept his license until 84, and after a minor fender-bender, we realized his reaction time had worsened noticeably. Should we introduce mandatory cognitive testing for seniors renewing their licenses, or does that unfairly punish capable older drivers like my neighbor who still commutes daily at 80? The data on age-related driving risk is clear, but the fairness side feels overlooked in most policy debates.