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New proposals suggest mandatory retesting or restrictions,<\/p>\n<p>raising concerns about how to protect public safety without compromising dignity. \u201cIs driving experience enough<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<p>to ensure road safety in your later years\u2014or do we need to rethink our current approach?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A Tragic Reminder<\/p>\n<p>In La Rochelle, France, an 83-year-old woman drove the wrong way and hit a group of children. \u201cThe community was devastated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p>This incident sparked renewed debate over the risks of aging behind the wheel.<\/p>\n<p>A European report found drivers over 75 have similar accident rates per mile as those aged 18\u201324. 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