Top car mechanic says older motorists have ‘got to stop driving’
Older drivers have been called out by top car mechanic Scotty Kilmer who urged motorists to consider getting off the roads.
A top car mechanic has told all elderly motorists they have “got to stop driving” when they reach a certain point and become a “danger”.
Leading car expert Scotty Kilmer said some older road users are a threat to themselves and other road users and shouldn’t be behind the wheel.
He warned the moment drivers “started running into things” is when it was worth considering if it was still right to hold a driving licence.
Scotty made the comment as he showed off a 2019 Lincoln MKT he was working on for a customer.
He revealed the vehicle used to be owned by an elderly motorist but changed hands when the family intervened.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Scotty explained: “He bought it from a little old man. That's why it's got such low mileage and a lot of scratches.
“The guy's daughter had to finally take the car away from him because he wasn’t able to drive anymore.
“You get to a point where you’ve got to stop driving, I mean. One of those days I'll probably be at that stage and I’ll probably be infuriated but hey.
“If you’re a danger to yourself and others and you start running into things all the time, it’s time to stop driving.”
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In the UK, there is no legal age at which drivers must give up their licence and stop driving.
There are also no mandatory competency tests with motorists at 70 only required to renew their licence and highlight any medical concerns.
According to GOV.UK, motorists can voluntarily surrender their driving licence to the DVLA if a doctor tells a motorist to drop driving for three months or more.
A licence can also be handed over if a medical condition affects an ability to drive which is set to last for three months or more.
Motorists who know they do not meet the required medical standards for driving can also surrender their photocard.
Voluntarily surrendering a licence is always better than having it revoked by the DVLA as it could help drivers get their cards back later down the line.
They commented: “Surrendering your licence makes it easier to reapply for a new one if you want to drive again in the future.
“You must reapply for a new licence if you want to drive again after surrendering your licence.
“When you reapply for a new licence, DVLA will carry out medical checks to decide if it’s safe for you to continue driving. You may be able to continue driving while they do this.”