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Older Drivers Get Personalized Assessments | Auckland News
Older drivers get a major upgrade in how they’re assessed—no more age-based cognitive tests unless medically necessary. Starting Tuesday, doctors will evaluate each driver individually, focusing on real health factors rather than just birthdays. Critics of the old system called it silly and unreliable, with questions that confused everyone—not just seniors. Supporters like 80-year-old Bruce say it’s long overdue; he always passed but found the tests pointless. Now, licensed drivers over 75 still need medical certs, but the new approach lets clinicians judge fitness based on actual health, not…
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