My mum had to have a medical recently and her eyes tested to see if she was still fit to drive. She is 84. I'm not sure what age you have to be in Holland to get tested, but it has been in place quite a while as far as I know.

She failed the test on her eyesight, but they are doing that test again soon to make sure for whatever reason.

She wasn't happy because although she doesn't drive much anymore she feels it as a loss to her independence. I understand that. But to be honest I don't think she should be driving anymore. After she was involved in a bad crash many years ago she first was afraid to drive again and when she finally started again she became a very nervous driver and passenger, while when she was young she loved to drive.

She thinks that because she doesn't go far she will be fine still driving, but the crash she had happened at the end of her road......

I feel sorry for her, but I think it's best if she never drives again. Her neighbour's son drives her everywhere she needs to go, helps her with her shopping etc.. and for that he has the use of her car for going to work and anything else he needs to do. He used to be a taxi driver. So a very good deal for both I would say.

But for her I think it's more the idea that she is not in control of her own life anymore that is the real issue.