从2026年开始,联合王国70岁的驾驶员现在必须每三年通过眼科测试和续签许可证。 UK drivers turning 70 must now pass eye tests and renew licenses every three years starting in 2026.

从2026年开始,70岁的联合王国驾驶员必须通过强制性眼科测试,每三年更新一次驾驶执照,每10年更新一次。 Starting in 2026, UK drivers turning 70 must pass a mandatory eye test and renew their licence every three years, up from every ten years. 他们将失去对大型车辆的认可,除非他们完成额外的医疗评估。 They will lose endorsements for large vehicles unless they complete additional medical assessments. 这些变化是更广泛的安全举措的一部分,随后要求更频繁地在涉及老年驾驶员的致命事故后进行评价。 The changes, part of a broader safety initiative, follow calls for more frequent evaluations after a fatal crash involving an elderly driver. 政府正在就进一步的措施,包括潜在的认知测试和每十年重新测试进行磋商,以平衡安全和独立性。 The government is consulting on further measures, including potential cognitive tests and retesting every decade, to balance safety and independence.