According to the revelations of a survey, more than three in five drivers think motorists should be forced to give up their licences at some stage in later life.
The survey, conducted by International Longevity Centre (ILC-UK) and insurance company Rias found that nearly 24% think drivers should bid adieu to their keys at age 75, or 70 or even younger.
The regulation in UK does not stipulate any specific age for the drivers to stop driving. The requirement holds the completion of a medical questionnaire to confirm they are fit to drive, and when they reach 70 they must re-apply for their driving licence.
According to the ILC-UK/Rias survey, conducted on 1,005 adults, 85% believed that re-testing should be compulsory, while 40% suggest that this should take place at 65 or younger.
As many as 66% of 16 to 24-year-olds supported re-testing at 65, 60 or at an earlier age, while only 23% of those aged 65 or over agreed.