Disagree. Clearly those backing and promoting this aren't yet 70years of age
Those who introduced the drink/drive legislation weren't drunks, but it doesn't mean they weren't right to do so.
At least doctors now have an obligation to report older drivers who might be losing some of their abilities.
Of course there are other motorists who might do us harm through their incompetence and lack of regard, but should one particular group be protected from standards that are applied to others just because of their age? Should we be pro-active in an attempt to reduce risks? Or should they be allowed to 'soldier on' regardless because, for example, 'its their only way of getting around'? We all know that, with age, both physical and mental ability tend to decline. If a new, younger, driver went for a test and had reactions so slow that he was a risk to others, would he, should he, be given a 'pass'?
Like I said, I think we should all be re-tested regularly anyway. At present, re-tests can only be ordered by a court under certain circumstances - its a reactive process, something has to already have happened for it to be applied.
Pete