The law is clear that many people are too young to drive. They are too young to be trusted with a machine that could do serious harm to themselves and others. But what about at the other end of life? Can someone be too old to drive?
There is no set age at which someone will automatically lose their license. What happens in Kentucky is that people must renew their license in person every four years once they turn 65. The person at the counter could potentially refuse to renew the license if they get the impression the applicant is not of an adequate physical or mental level to be in charge of a vehicle. But there are no specific tests to pass other than the visual test an eye specialist will carry out.
There may come a point where it is better not to drive
Some drivers reach a point where they happily hang up their car keys for good. They realize their eyesight, reactions and strength are not what they once were and decide it is better to walk, take public transport or call on family or taxis to take them places.
Others gradually start to drive less and less, keeping the car in the garage just in case, but rarely using it anymore. Others are more reluctant. They value the freedom driving allows them or do not have any convenient alternatives to call upon and it might take friends or family to persuade them to stop.
Advancing in years will negatively affect your driving, just as it will for everyone. It will also reduce your body’s ability to recover from injuries in a crash, making understanding how to claim compensation even more important should one happen.