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Older Drivers Win Big Change | Auckland News
Seniors over 75 in Hawke’s Bay are getting a major driving relief: routine dementia tests at license renewals are being scrapped, after a University of Auckland review found them stressful, inconsistent, and costly. While medical checks remain, the focus now shifts to vision and physical health—with cognitive tests reserved only for specific concerns. Advocates like Grey Power pushed for this change, arguing it preserves independence while keeping safety paramount. Officials say the core guidance hasn’t changed, but new evidence helps professionals make smarter, more individualized…
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