District of Columbia State Driving Laws for Seniors & Elderly Drivers

State Driving Laws in District of Columbia

District of Columbia

Specific rules for older drivers

A vision test is required, and a reaction test may be necessary starting at age 70 or at the nearest renewal date thereafter. A practicing physician must certify that the applicant is physically and mentally competent to drive. Starting at age 75, drivers may be required to complete a written test and a road test.

Standard driver's license renewal

License renewed: Every 5 years.
Renewal conditions: Those with a clean driving record and no medical specifications or conditions (such as a change in vision, diabetes diagnosis, recent episodes of or treatment for fainting or seizures) can renew online every other cycle.
Vision test: Yes.
Written test: If a person, regardless of age, is believed to be incompetent as a licensed driver, and if a license has been expired for more than 180 days, a written test is required. Starting at age 75, drivers may be required to complete a written test.
Road test: If a person, regardless of age, is believed to be incompetent as a licensed driver, and if a license has been expired for more than 180 days, a road test is required. Starting at age 75, drivers may be required to complete a road test.

For more information:

District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles
Government of the District of Columbia
PO Box 90120
Washington, DC 20090
202-737-4404, or 311 outside the 202 area
http://dmv.dc.gov/main.shtm