Number of UK drivers over 70 has risen by TWO MILLION in a decade
Daily Mail There is a record number of drivers over the age of 70 on the road in Britain, around two million more than there were just a decade ago, according to figures shared exclusively with This is Money.
The number of people aged 70 or over with full licences in the UK is up almost four per cent in the last 12 months, rising by more than 212,000 motorists to almost six million in total.
Compared to a decade ago, the number of drivers 70 and above has jumped by a massive 53 per cent, historical records show.
Now can you guess how many are over 100? We reveal that below.
The most up-to-date data available from the Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency reveals that 41,570,822 people held a full UK driving licence in the UK in February.
That's almost half a million (495,560) more qualified motorists today than there were this time last year (41,075,262).
And analysis of latest data by leasing company LeaseLoco has found that the country's ageing popular is being reflected by an increase in senior drivers.
