Pros and Cons of Raising the Driving Age | SafeWise

Yesterday, I shared a story about the possible introduction of “cognitive tests” for older drivers, and linked it to the tragic death of young Xander Irvine in 2020. Looking at the comments, I can see that the discussion was very constructive and supportive of the need for change. There was, however, some uncertainty about what cognitive tests actually are, and what factors contributed to Xander’s death. Cognitive tests are designed to assess mental processes like memory, attention, and decision