Driving tests for over 70s are currently not required. However, with an ageing population and an increase in the number and serverity of crashes involving drivers over 70s the current regulations may need to be reviewed.

Hove, East Sussex -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/07/2009 -- A recent poll conducted by Seniors Discounts, provider of discounts and concessions for people in retirement reveals one in three people believe annual driving tests for people 70 years and older are a good idea.The poll was conducted to offer some insight in to whether changes should be made to the current driving regulations for older people.

941 people over 50 years were asked "Should there be annual driving tests for people over 70?" The results were:

Yes - 59%
No - 34%
Unsure - 7%

Although the majority of people surveyed are reluctant to have annual driving tests from 70 years onwards one third are in favour of such a change. Currently the only requirement, regardless of age, is for drivers to notify the DVLA of any new medical conditions which will affect their driving. Through correspondence the DVLA will establish whether a medical examination is required to meet the standards of fitness to drive.

An increase in the number of crashes involving people over 70 and the elderly suggests current driving regulation may need to be examined. According to the Association of British Insurers the number of people over 70 holding a full UK driving licence has jumped from 15% to 45% in the past 30 years. More importantly, a driver over 70 is 72% more likely to be killed or seriously injured in an accident than someone in their 60s.

A possible solution would be to introduce periodic driving and sight tests. It would seem likely such changes would help to reduce such accidents. However, any changes will create debate between the freedom of an ageing population and the public safety of communities across the country.

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Seniors Discounts provides age specific discounts, concessions and money saving advice for people in retirement. Seniors Discounts helps senior citizens save money on insurance, senior travel, health & well-being and more through the use of discounts, coupons, voucher codes and comparison tools.

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Free local business advertising for businesses offering a seniors discount. Discount offers can be used to help attract the largest group of consumers in the UK, the over 50’s.

Docklands, London -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/28/2007 -- Seniors Discounts, provider of discounts and personal finance advice to people 50 plus offers free local business advertising to help small business target the largest consumer market in the United Kingdom, the over 50's.

Currently 32% of the population is over 50. In just over 10 years a staggering 50% of the population will be over 50 in the United Kingdom. They also control 80% of private wealth and are the fastest growing group of internet users.

To help small business attract this relatively untapped group of consumers through their doors Seniors Discounts will provide free advertising to any business that offers a discount to people over 50.

A seniors discount can be offered to entice people back from larger chains and department stores to shop locally. Plus many seniors would prefer shopping close to home due to transport and sometimes mobility issues. They just need a reason. A seniors discount may be just enough temptation to do so.

Daniel Wilson says, "we are happy to work with any business and promote their products or services with creative discounts for seniors." The type of discount offered may vary depending on your business. It could be a straight percentage discount, limited time offer or something more imaginative.

Along with your free listing you will also have the option of adding a coupon to you listing to track the success of your offer. Plus your business will appear periodically in the Seniors Discounts newsletter. All at no cost!

For more information visit http://www.seniorsdiscounts.co.uk/sdcp/free_local_business_advertising.htm

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Seniors Discounts investigates travel insurance options available to the mature traveller.

London, England, UK -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/07/2006 -- Seniors Discounts, provider of discounts and news for people 50 plus, investigates the options available to people over 50 who are embarking on a holiday or trip away and require affordable travel insurance.

Senior travel insurance has always been seen as overly expensive for many. Once you reach a certain age the price of the policy rises exponentially for each subsequent birthday. Fortunately the growing number of people 50 plus, now exceeding 19 million in the UK, with high levels of disposable income and a thirst for travelling is creating a ground swell of competition in the senior travel insurance market.

Seniors Discounts researched over 10 different travel insurance providers for people 50 plus to compare pricing and availability of travel insurance for seniors. The good news is prices are becoming more affordable with more options available to the mature traveller, especially through the internet as opposed to traditional high street travel agents.

At the time of conducting the research Select Travel Insurance provided the cheapest quote, with a number of well known senior travel insurers close behind including Help the Aged, Saga Travel Insurance and Age Concern.

Seniors Discounts advises before deciding to purchase a policy make sure you are aware of what you're covered for and any excess you may have to pay in the event of making a claim. Just because it's the cheapest policy it doesn't mean it's the right travel insurance cover for you.

For more information of the findings please visit Seniors Discounts website - www.seniorsdiscounts.co.uk/pages/seniortravelInsurance.htm

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Seniors Discounts sets up a new initiative, the Grey Army, to help publicise and increase the awareness of businesses run by people 50 plus, which are aimed at assisting the growing number of mature adults.

Docklands, London, UK -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/25/2006 -- The United Kingdom has an ever increasing number of people 50 plus wishing to remain in the workforce who are currently unemployed. It seems once you reach a certain age your knowledge, skills and years of experience become unappreciated, with the emphasis moving towards younger candidates.

According to Age Concern the employment rate for adults between 50 and the state pension age is 70%, considerably lower than the employment rate for adults overall.

To harness this untapped talent pool Seniors Discounts is encouraging people 50 plus to take the initiative and start their own business or to increase the awareness of an existing business to people over the age of 50. Your business may still be an idea or well established. It may be online or a traditional business selling goods or services, it doesn't matter, if you're over 50 and your business is aimed at assisting the largest group of consumers in the UK, people 50 plus, Seniors Discounts wants to hear from you.

Light-heartedly named the Grey Army, Seniors Discounts will publicise the details of any business which meets this criteria to help increase the exposure of your business.

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Seniors Discounts launches UK based website for people over 50. To make your money go further Seniors Discounts has over 60 discount listings, competitions & prizes, product offers and news articles.

Docklands, London, UK -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/07/2006 -- Seniors Discounts announces the launch of their new website. For people aged 50 plus, 60 plus and senior citizens this website has been designed to save you money.

Seniors Discounts has gathered all the best discounts, greats savings and deals on the internet for people 50 plus and put them in one easy to access website. With a straight forward discount listing you will be saving money right away. Browse the discounts available by scrolling down the home page or find what your looking for immediately by using "Seniors Discounts- Quick Find."

If that's not enough Seniors Discounts provides a variety of competitions & prizes, featured product offers and news articles to make your money go further. Daniel Wilson of Seniors Discounts says "the launch of this website provides a central place online where people over 50 in the UK can enjoy discounts as well as becoming informed on how to save money."

As the number of people over 50 years approaches 20 million people in the UK Seniors Discounts is further helping the silver surfer by urging businesses to embrace the fastest growing group of internet users. Now with one in four people aged 50 plus using a computer in their spare time businesses can't afford to ignore such a large segment of the online community.

If your business has a specific product it would like to showcase or discount available to people 50 plus contact Seniors Discounts, or if you're over 50 start shopping with Seniors Discounts today to make sure you're getting the best deals possible.

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