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NZ Drivers 75+ No Longer Forced to Take Cognitive Tests | Auckland News
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- Sep 17, 2026
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Starting July 1st, New Zealand drivers aged 75+ will no longer be forced to pass a cognitive test to renew their licenses. Instead, doctors will now assess fitness based on overall health, medical history, and driving record — a shift spurred by a University of Auckland review that found the old tests unreliable for healthy seniors. Advocates like Grey Power had long pushed back, saying the tests unfairly stripped licenses from capable drivers. The new approach prioritizes a holistic evaluation, focusing on real-world driving ability, confidence, and physical health — ensuring older drivers aren’t disqualified without clear cause. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/1430273/grey-power-welcomes-scrapping-of-mandatory-cognitive-testing-for-older-drivers More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d7d9babd517aabbf Report issues to [email protected].