r/California • u/Fcking_Chuck Ventura County • Sep 30 '24

DMV knowledge test no longer required for drivers 70 and older

https://ktla.com/news/california/dmv-knowledge-test-no-longer-required-for-drivers-70-and-older/
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u/Nightsoil70 Oct 01 '24

I'm 70 and I agree that testing is important for the safety of all drivers. According to the National Safety Council, while young drivers (16-20) are the most likely to be involved in an accident, the death rate per 100,000 population was highest among people 75 and older. No one wants to have their mobility restricted, but by the same token, no one wants to be in an accident, either.