The requirements that an older person must meet in the United States to continue driving depend on the state
Although there is no established maximum age, many states impose medical evaluations and restrictions to ensure road safety.
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In the United States, the requirements for an older person to continue driving vary by state. Although there is no established maximum age, older drivers must meet specific regulations, such as vision tests and practical exams, to renew their license.
The frequency of these evaluations depends on each jurisdiction and, in some cases, older individuals must renew their license in person rather than online.
According to World Population Review, no state requires drivers to surrender their license based solely on age. However, due to the risks associated with aging, such as decreased reflexes and vision problems, most states implement special measures to ensure that older adults can drive safely. These measures may include time restrictions or the mandatory use of corrective lenses.
How many older people drive in the United States?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) indicates that the number of drivers over 70 years old is increasing and, although they are less likely to be involved in fatal accidents than in the past, cognitive and physical problems can affect their driving performance.
Additionally, the use of certain medications can interfere with driving ability, leading many states to establish mandatory medical exams for license renewal in this age group.
State regulations for older drivers
Progressive, an auto insurance company, compiled the main requirements that some states impose on older drivers:
- California: Renewal every five years, mandatory vision test starting at 70 years old, no online renewal for those over this age.
- Florida: Renewal every six years for those over 80, mandatory vision test and possibility of online renewal twice.
- Illinois: Renewal every two years for individuals aged 81 to 86; annual from 87. Mandatory vision test from 75 years old and no online renewal for this group.
- New York: Renewal every eight years, with mandatory vision test on each occasion.
- Texas: Renewal every two years for those over 85, vision test from 79 and no online renewal for these groups.
- Virginia: Renewal every five years for those over 75, mandatory vision test and no possibility of online renewal.
Each state adopts specific measures to ensure road safety without discriminating by age, ensuring that older drivers can continue to drive safely.
*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence
