Older Driver
We offer material to help you understand how aging can affect driving and what you can do to continue driving safely as you age.
Older Drivers | Missouri Department of Transportation
People age 65 and older account for nearly 21 percent of the licensed drivers in Missouri. Older driver involved fatalities and serious injuries have increased ...
Older Drivers | Missouri Department of Transportation
Decisions about your ability to drive should never be based on age alone. However, changes in vision, physical fitness and reflexes may cause safety concerns.
Overview. Advancing age can bring impairments that affect driving ability. Drivers age 70 and older have higher fatal crash rates per mile traveled than middle- ...
Older Driver Safety | American Geriatrics Society
Through a cooperative agreement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), AGS has updated and expanded programs targeting older ...
Driving helps older adults stay mobile and independent. But the risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash increases as people age.
The US population 65 and older increased at a much faster rate (35.1%) than the total population (7.4%) from the years 2010 to 2020.
Older Driver Safety · Older drivers face unique safety concerns including vision, reflexes, and physical fitness. · Many assets are available in English and ...
Safe Driving for Older Adults | National Institute on Aging
Learn more about the different factors that can affect driving as you age and signs of when it may be time to stop driving.
Aged 65 and over, mature drivers (also referred to as older drivers) represent a growing segment of America's licensed drivers but face an increased risk of ...
Older Drivers - Injury Facts - National Safety Council
Car crash deaths involving older drivers (age 65+) increased 5%, from 9102 in 2020 to 9547 in 2022. Over the last decade, deaths increased 42%.
The Older Driver - Merck Manual Consumer Version
Drivers aged 70 and over have an increased motor vehicle crash risk per miles driven in comparison to middle-aged drivers.
Family Conversations With Older Drivers | The Hartford
Information to help families initiate productive and caring family conversations with older adults about driving safety.
Senior Driver Safety & Mobility - AAA Exchange
AAA is dedicated to keeping seniors driving for as long as safely possible. We also are committed to promoting viable transportation options for seniors who can ...
A tough question: When should an older driver stop driving?
This post aims to help people understand red flags to watch for, and why driving abilities change as people age.
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (#ODSAW) - AOTA
ODSAW is held the 1st week of December to raise awareness of the many resources available to older drivers and their families to promote safety behind the ...
Older Road Users | FHWA - Department of Transportation
The Office of Safety is committed to providing a safe environment for older road users, including drivers and pedestrians.
20 Warning Signs That an Elderly Driver Isn't Safe Behind the Wheel
The NHTSA advises family members to look for the following indicators that an elderly driver may no longer be safe behind the wheel.
Advancing age on its own is not a reason to stop driving. The ability to drive may enable older adults to maintain family and social interactions.
Americans For Older Driver Safety – We advocate for safer roads ...
We have the most up-to-date information on senior driving safety. Driver Safety. News stories from around the country.