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Free Senior Driving Test: Assess Your Driving Skills
Are you over 60 and wondering if your driving skills are still optimal? Our free driving aptitude test evaluates the essential cognitive functions for safe driving: reflexes, vision, attention, and judgment.
With age, certain capacities naturally evolve. It is not a fatality: identifying it allows you to adapt and continue driving smoothly. This test offers you an objective assessment in 8 minutes.
🚗 In France, 20% of drivers are over 65 years old. The vast majority drives safely, but regular monitoring of cognitive abilities is recommended.
Which abilities are assessed?
Driving a car requires many cognitive functions simultaneously. Our test assesses the 5 most important abilities for driving safety:
Reaction Time
Ability to brake quickly in front of an obstacle
Peripheral Vision
Detection of hazards on the sides
Visual Memory
Recognition of road signs
Divided Attention
Simultaneous management of multiple information
Spatial Judgment
Estimating safety distances
Why take this test?
This self-assessment test allows you to:
- Identify your strengths and the abilities that remain excellent
- Spot areas to watch before they become problematic
- Adapt your driving if necessary (avoid night driving, long trips...)
- Reassure your family with objective data
- Decide calmly to consult a professional if needed
How does the test work?
The test consists of 5 interactive exercises:
- Brake Reflex Test: click as soon as the light turns green (3 tries)
- Peripheral Vision: detect targets appearing on the sides
- Sign Memory: memorize and find road signs
- Divided Attention: respond correctly to different situations
- Distance Judgment: estimate the distance with the vehicle in front
At the end, you receive a total score out of 100 as well as details for each ability, with personalized recommendations.
When should you be concerned?
⚠️ Warning signs not to ignore
- Difficulty seeing at night or in rainy weather
- Slower reactions when braking
- Difficulty following multiple information (GPS, traffic, signs)
- Feeling tired after a short trip
- Comments from family about driving
- More frequent scrapes or near-accidents
If you exhibit several of these signs, this test can help you make the situation objective. A score below 60% suggests consulting a healthcare professional.
How to maintain your abilities?
Good news: cognitive abilities can be maintained and even improved with appropriate training:
- Daily brain training: applications like EDITH, crosswords, Sudoku
- Regular physical activity: walking, swimming, cycling improve brain oxygenation
- Quality sleep: 7-8 hours per night for optimal reflexes
- Active social life: interactions stimulate cognitive functions
- Regular eye check-ups: at least once a year after 65 years
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this test is a self-assessment tool that does not replace a medical exam. It allows you to identify possible points of attention and decide if a consultation is necessary. Only a doctor can issue a fitness to drive certificate.
We recommend taking this test from the age of 65, then every 1-2 years. However, anyone experiencing changes in their abilities can take it, regardless of age.
A low score is not a definitive sentence. We recommend: 1) Consulting your doctor for a comprehensive assessment, 2) Temporarily adapting your driving habits, 3) Starting a cognitive training program with an app like EDITH.
In France, the driver's license does not have an expiration date related to age. Unlike some European countries, there is no mandatory medical visit for seniors. However, a doctor can report unfitness to the prefecture in certain cases.
🚗 Ready to assess your skills?
Free 8-minute test with detailed results and recommendations.
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