Illinois is the only state that requires a behind-the-wheel driving test based on age, but that may soon change. Secretary of State Alexi Gianoulias says the Road Safety and Fairness Act would make the age for behind-the-wheel testing 87, raising it from 79.
The bill also aims to establish new procedures for family members to report unsafe drivers of any age. State Representative Jeff Keicher says the legislation is a direct result of Illinoisans voicing their concerns to their local lawmakers.
Last year, about 55,000 drives between the ages of 79 and 86 took driving test. Of those, only 55 failed and could not renew their driver’s licenses.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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