An unfortunate accident took place recently when an 85-year-old individual was involved in a fatal collision while driving a golf cart. The mishap has generated public concern about the rising risk of road accidents involving the elderly and their ability to maneuver vehicles safely, particularly the unconventional types like golf carts.

In Japan, there has been a growing debate over elderly drivers' road safety due to the country's rapidly aging population. The use of unconventional vehicles like golf carts by seniors is a matter of concern, and incidents like these fuel discussions about stringent regulations and testing procedures for elderly drivers.

In contrast, the US and EU have different regulations pertaining to elderly drivers. In many US states, periodical vision tests are mandated for elderly drivers, similar tests apply in European nations with age restrictions. However, the use of unconventional vehicles like golf carts is not as widespread, therefore potentially leading to less related accidents.