Compulsory re-testing for over 65's

[lewisdmz]

What do you lot think about this? Very controversial decision to make as obviously taking away an elderly persons car could significantly reduce their quality of life but at the same time some of them are a tragedy waiting to happen and shouldn't be on the road.

Was prompted to write this after following an old man doing 15mph through a 30mph in clear weather conditions, wander across two lanes (probably didn't realise it had split into two lanes) and then run straight through a red light into a very busy round about - completely oblivious.

I'm not sure how much contact GP's have with the DVLA but I think when they come in for an appointment the GP should be able to make a recommendation to the DVLA that they should be re-tested if their level of physical or mental ability is looking risky.