INDIVIDUALS younger than 70 are personally responsible for making sure they are fit to drive.

Once you reach that age you need to renew your driving licence if you wish to continue driving.

You must then go through the renewals process every three years.

Renewal involves filling out an application form as your 70th birthday approaches, which can be completed online or by post.

It also means confirming that you meet the eyesight standard for driving.

However, this includes a medical declaration which can impacted by a number of factors, including age-related conditions which must be reported, by law, to the the DVLA.

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These conditions can include epilepsy, glaucoma, diabetes, sleep apnoea or heart conditions, such as pacemakers or atrial fibrillation.

It is considered a serious offence not to declare a condition or disability that might affect driving; you can be fined up to £1,000, and if you are involved in a crash you may be prosecuted.

In addition, new driving licences which are approved after your 70th birthday can come with a number of conditions, most commonly relating to eyesight.

For example, if a new photocard licence has the code 01 on the back, you will need to wear prescription glasses or contact lenses when you drive.