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According to France’s Road Safety Authority, drivers over 75 are involved in as many accidents as those aged 18 to 24.
That’s not a coincidence. Reflexes slow down. Eyesight fades. Hearing dulls. And multitasking? Becomes harder than it used to be.
But here’s the catch: in France, your driver’s license lasts for life. Unless it’s revoked due to a major violation, you can legally drive at any age.
That’s not the case in other countries. Germany and Italy require health checks for older drivers—typically around 70 or 75.
France doesn’t. It trusts its citizens to know when it’s time to step back. But do we always know? Especially when giving up driving can feel like giving up freedom.
