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However, the DVLA chart shows there are still thousands of cases among the over 80s.<\/p>\n
Officials have also admitted neurological concerns are the most common medical conditions investigated by its staff.<\/p>\n
As of January 2023, a whopping 33.12 percent of all medical-related driving licence issues were neurological.<\/p>\n
This would include many diseases motorists would tend to get at an older age such as Parkinson\u2019s disease and brain tumours.<\/p>\n
Psychiatric concerns accounted for 16.73 percent of all investigations which included illnesses such as dementia.<\/p>\n
DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n The report reads: \u201cLosing a driving licence can be a life-changing event and can have significant impacts on an individual, making them more dependent on others, reducing their freedom and sense of wellbeing.<\/p>\n \u201cThe natural ageing process increases the risk of individuals developing certain medical conditions that may affect their fitness to drive.<\/p>\n \u201cThis applies not only in later years but in middle age where certain medical conditions relevant to driving, for example heart conditions and vision conditions, become more common.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile certain medical conditions like Alzheimer\u2019s, Parkinson\u2019s disease, strokes, and arthritis are more common among the older population, other conditions can lead to impairment in cognitive, physical or visual abilities necessary to drive safely, for drivers of all ages.\u201d<\/p>\n The findings were published in a consultation asking drivers to submit evidence considering whether driving licence renewals could be changed.<\/p>\n Although the DVLA doesn’t list any specific proposals, they are asking motorists to submit their ideas before October 22.<\/p>\n This can be done through the DVLA\u2019s Snap Survey tool or posted to their headquarters in Swansea.<\/p>\n
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