Hit-and-Run Death

* Byron Cox, 96 years old, has been charged with hit-and-run in the death of Brandi Mitock, 15 years old (Dec. 5). This incident reminds me of this spring, when I was appalled to find out that I did not, at age 72, have to take a driving test to renew my license, as I did in 1993. This is wrong: Those of us over 70 are much more likely to commit errors, as did Cox.

Please explain this change in the requirements for renewal of driving licenses for the elderly.

WILLIAM M. KAULA

Los Angeles