The Hot Seat: Should there be a maximum age limit for drivers in Singapore?

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong · Nov 22, 2024 · 22m

A number of accidents involving elderly drivers in recent months have sparked a debate over whether seniors should continue to take the wheel. Is age truly just a number, or does the decline in physical and cognitive abilities over time present a growing risk to the safety of our roads? Should we, as a society, take action and set a maximum age limit for driving? Or do we risk infringing on the autonomy and dignity of our elderly citizens, who may still possess the skill and wisdom to drive safely? On The Hot Seat, we are here to debate a question where the future of our roads may depend on…