Do You Think Michigan Seniors Should Retake Their Driver's Test? Many have begun to ask the question, should the state of Michigan require their senior citizens to retake their driver's test once they reach a certain age? There are several states around the country that require you to retake your test after growing so old, but Michigan is not one of them. Instead, Michigan only requires you to retake your test if a physical or mental medical condition impairs your driving ability. Illinois is one of those states that makes their seniors retake their test once they turn 75 years old and is every 4 years until they turn 80.