Compulsory re-testing for over 65's

[burnmw]

I think it's a good idea and should be introduced. If you are competent and pass the test then there is no reason you shouldn't be on the roads, if you fail the test then you are not safe and should not be driving. And yes I know the counter argument is that "it will take away their independence", and "without my license I can't get anywhere/do anything".

You wouldn't let a youngster fail a test but give them a license anyway just because it "takes away their independence". If you are danger you should not be on the road, for your own safety as well as everyone else who is on/near the roads. If the only person that could be killed in an accident was the driver then OK but it's usually the innocent third party who dies, and that's wrong.