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Poll: Should elderly motorists be made to take their driving test again?

Transport Minister Shane Ross has said that retesting “is a really good idea”.

EARLIER TODAY MINISTER for Transport Shane Ross said that he wouldn’t rule out a requirement for elderly drivers to retake their driving test.

“People’s driving does deteriorate,” the Independent Alliance TD said.

I think we should all probably submit ourselves to retesting and I am going to look at that.

I think it is a really good idea. I have to look at the practicalities for it.

But do you agree?

We’re asking: Should elderly motorists be made to take their driving test again?

Poll Results:

No (10113)

Yes (9529)

I don't know (1274)

Yes
No
I don't know

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