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Japan, tougher driving tests for elderly drivers
New checks for older motorists after slower reflexes and a rise in road accidents.
3 September 2026 1 min read 13 views
Japan is preparing stricter checks for older motorists, aiming to reduce crashes linked to driving mistakes and slower reaction times. The move comes in a country where the average age of drivers keeps rising.
The new test will focus mainly on practical skills and attention behind the wheel. For Italy, it is a timely issue: with an ageing population, the debate is growing there too over more frequent medical and driving checks for senior motorists.