“Although we dont yet know all the facts, this could be yet another case of an elderly and incapable driver not knowing when to hand in a driving licence. From what we read, I assume we will soon learn that it is an automatic drive car which elderly people seem to think is 'easier' but if they cant handle a clutch pedal, what are they doing on the road? We read of these kinds of accidents all the time. Not elderly tearaways but cars being driven through other people's garden fences, into swimming pools, across pavements into shop fronts and sometimes pyhsical collapses whilst driving on main roads. It is not just property but other motorists and passers-by who are at grave risk.especially when these crashed cars then unexpectedly lurch back again, showing complete panic and incompetence.

I am 70 and this year had to complete a form from the DVLC by merely ticking a few boxes to the effect that I am not blind, paralysed, suffering from mental illness etc. No medical examination or doctor's report. which I was expecting to undergo.. Fortunately, I am physical fit but how many 70 year olds would want to put themselves off the road by volunteering anything detremental? I think insurers should at least insist on a medical report at age 70, a full and complete medical examination at 75 and an outright refusal to insure at the age of 80. This would do the government's work for it.

We will see...”