UK to Force Eye Tests on Drivers Over 70 Every 3 Years 👁️

The UK just made driving a lot harder for your grandparents. Starting soon, British drivers over 70 must pass an eye test every three years to keep their licenses. 👴👵

The move follows tragic incidents where vision-impaired older drivers caused fatal accidents. One case involved a 90-year-old who killed two people after ignoring warning signs about his deteriorating eyesight.

The debate:

PRO-SAFETY:

• 👀 Vision degrades rapidly after 70
• 🚗 Older drivers are overrepresented in certain accident types
• ✅ Tests are quick, free, and reasonable
• 🛡️ Protects everyone on the road

PRO-FREEDOM:

• ⚖️ Age discrimination — why target seniors specifically?
• 🏥 Young drivers cause more accidents overall
• 🚌 Rural elderly need cars — no alternatives exist
• 💔 Losing independence is devastating

The policy raises bigger questions: Should ALL drivers take vision tests periodically? Many countries require medical certificates at renewal regardless of age. Others let you renew online with zero checks.

For Gen Z: This might seem far away, but we're all aging. The technology to extend healthy driving exists — better glasses, cataract surgery, even AI driving aids. The question is whether society trusts seniors to self-regulate, or if mandatory testing is the only way.

Also worth noting: Self-driving cars can't come soon enough for aging populations who need mobility but can't safely operate vehicles.

Should vision testing be mandatory for all ages, or is targeting seniors fair?