Earlier this year, coroner Dr Adeley criticised the current driving licence system for enforcing visual standards as "ineffective, unsafe and unfit". He made the comments at the inquests of Marie Cunningham, 79, Grace Foulds, 85, Peter Westwell, 80, and Anne Ferguson, 75, at Preston Coroner's Court - all of whom were killed by drivers with failing eyesight, according to the BBC.
Current DVLA rules state everyone aged over 70 must renew their driving licence, and update their photograph, every three years.
When you renew, the government says you must tell the DVLA if you have a problem with your eyesight. Under new rules, eye tests could become compulsory when your licence is renewed.
Plans also include reducing the drink-driving limit in both England and Wales to be in line with Scotland's laws, and giving people points on their licence for not wearing a seatbelt.
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