Getting Older
Getting Older
Getting older does not necessarily mean a person's driving days are
over. But it is important to plan ahead and take steps to ensure the
safety of your loved ones on the road. NHTSA offers free materials to
help you learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in your
older loved one's driving.
Traffic Safety Fact
- In 2008, older people accounted for 15 percent of all traffic
fatalities and 18 percent of all pedestrian fatalities. Most traffic
fatalities involving older drivers in occurred during the daytime (80%),
occurred on weekdays (72%), and involved other vehicles (69%).
Resources for People Around Older Drivers
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Adapting Motor Vehicles for Older Drivers
Evaluate your needs, making sure the vehicle "fits" you properly, choosing appropriate
features, installing and knowing how to use adaptive devices, practicing good vehicle maintenance.
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How to Understand and Influence Older Drivers
Talking with an older person about their driving is often difficult.
Most of us delay that talk until the person’s driving has become what
we believe to be dangerous. At that point, conversations can be tense
and awkward for everyone involved. But there are things you can say and
do to make those conversations more productive and less tense.
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Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully
How do you assess whether physical changes are affecting your driving skills?
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