NZTA to phase out routine cognitive tests for older drivers
New Zealand's transport authority is ending age-based cognitive testing for older drivers following a review.
The New Zealand Transport Agency has decided to discontinue routine cognitive assessments that were previously applied to older drivers. The decision follows a review that prioritised individual-based safety assessments over blanket age-based testing requirements.
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Routine cognitive tests on older drivers on the way out after NZTA review
'Safety must come first, but it should be based on the individual, not simply their age.'