TORONTO -- Beginning in April, Ontario drivers aged 80 and over will no longer have to complete a written knowledge test.
Instead, the renewal program will include a vision test, a driver record review, an in-class group education session, and two screening exercises.
The screening exercises are simple, non-computerized tasks designed to help identify drivers who may need further assessment, such as a road test or medical review.
The new rules are to take effect on April 21, and officials say the renewal session will take approximately 90 minutes, or less than half the time of the current program.
The cost of renewal for seniors will remain at $32 and there will be no additional cost for a road test.
Ontario drivers age 80 and over must renew their licences every two years.
Transportation Minister Glen Murray said the program aims to keep seniors driving for as long as they can safely do so.
"These changes will help seniors stay on the roads safely with a more streamlined renewal process, while also better flagging those who shouldn't be driving," Murray said Tuesday.
