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Seniors: Will You Have to Retake Your Driving Test This Year? What You Should Know About DMV Rules

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Will You Actually Have to Retake a Driving Test?

For many seniors, this is the biggest concern—and the good news is that in most cases, the answer is no.

Currently, very few states require automatic road tests based solely on age. Illinois has historically been the main exception, requiring drivers aged 79 and older to pass a behind-the-wheel test to renew their license.

However, that rule is changing…

Starting July 1, 2026, Illinois will eliminate mandatory road tests for drivers aged 79 to 86. Instead, road testing requirements will shift to begin at age 87.

This reflects a broader trend: states are moving away from automatic road tests and focusing more on vision and general health checks instead.

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6 comments on “Seniors: Will You Have to Retake Your Driving Test This Year? What You Should Know About DMV Rules”

  1. No tickets, no accidents, exemption. Look at all problem drives. I see accidents all the time. Those involved don’t include seniors. Where is the ACLU when you need them?

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  2. I can see it from a safety standpoint. But for those of us that know how to drive with NO ACCIDENTS, it seems like a waste of $$.

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