Advocates slam 'ageist' push for mandatory testing for older drivers

GPs have reignited the debate to introduce annual assessments for drivers aged 75 and over to bring the state in line with standards in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory.

"We do feel that having an annual assessment done for elderly drivers is a good thing," Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Victoria co-deputy chair Dr Bindiya Sethi said.

But seniors advocates claim the push is ageist.