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Older drivers avoid "ageist" on-road test

Thousands of elderly people in NSW are dodging on-road driving tests by opting for a modified licence that restricts the distances they can drive.

Published: 11 April 2024
  • nsw
  • 11 April 2024
  • ABC NEWS

In NSW, drivers must undergo annual medical tests once they turn 75 to maintain their licence.

Once they turn 85, they must also complete a practical driving test every two years.

But older drivers can skip the on-road assessment if they volunteer for a conditional licence, which limits how far they can drive and may stop them driving at night.