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This paper questions if it’s time for vehicles to be designed to suit the needs of an older population.

A new study has highlighted the key role technology could play in extending the age at which people can drive safely on our roads.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine have found that elders who stay behind the wheel are less likely to enter nursing homes or assisted living centers than those who have never driven or who have given up driving altogether.

The majority of older adults rate themselves as excellent drivers though one in four had a wreck in the previous five years.

NPR reported that “officials are bracing for a surge in senior drivers.” With statistics showing an accident increase after 65 and the likelihood of fatal accidents after 75, according to NPR.com. 

Kiplinger gives information on how to approach a senior family member regarding their driving ability and safety behind the wheel.

RAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.

A workshop, created by NHTSA, was held in various cities to educate local transportation engineers, law enforcement officers, elected officials and others on senior pedestrian safety.

This paper was done to assess visual deterioration with aging and how to deal with issues in visual functions and driving.

This report explores the health and quality-of-life impacts of crashes among older (65+) and middle-aged (40-55) occupants.