Many people wonder whether older drivers are still safe behind the wheel—and whether regular testing should be required as we age. While age alone doesn’t determine driving ability, certain warning signs make caution essential. A recent tragedy in La Rochelle has reignited the debate. An 83-year-old driver traveling the wrong way struck a group of children on bicycles, injuring several of them. The incident has raised a difficult but necessary question: at what point does continued driving shift from independence to serious risk, and how can safety be better ensured for everyone on the road?
