The EU is studying the effects of age on driving ability, and the statistics show that generally, older drivers are safer than younger ones, but of course, many over the age of 75 years stop driving because the roads are so stressful. My experinece is that the health and alertness of the person is paramount and many drivers who have been indolent and smoked/drunk alcohol regularly all their lives, are a danger even at age 55. Conversely, those who have looked after their health can still be safe (and quick) drivers at 85 + years.
Brian Deller, author & publisher, Motoring in Spain. ISBN No 84 609 7295 X
Aging drivers: staying in the game
· Date: 2002-04-14
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John Wolff, 96 this month, loves to drive. His 1995 Buick Regal to takes him to doctor's appointments, local shops and, on Saturdays, to teach a class at Georgetown law school. "It's the key to my independence," he says.
The U.S. has 18.5 millions licensed drivers aged 71 and over. Some drive well, some atrociously. What should family, friends and licensing authorities do? One of the things researchers are doing is looking at how technology might help, for example: M.I.T. AgeLab's 2000 VW "Smartcar" Beetle is fitted with a vision enhancement screen to reduce glare, a collision warning system, and an emergency alert system that beeps when a vehicle wanders from its lane. There are other useful devices that can help, such as corrective mirrors, raised driver seats, pedal extensions, and so on, not to mention driver training courses that update skills.
In the end though, family, friends, driving professionals and licensing authorities
will have to team up to assist drivers who need to hang up their driving gloves
and make a graceful exit. Read
the Time.com article.
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Brian J Deller, on Wednesday, 30. August 2006 at 08:06 PM
shadow routson, on Thursday, 01. March 2007 at 09:51 AM
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john, on Tuesday, 17. April 2007 at 07:51 PM
All drivers,it seems,are subject to the same type of testing to determine if they are able to get behind the wheel.I say if an individual passes the test than they can drive no matter how old.I have noticed,however,a certain arrogance associated with being "old" on the part of some older drivers,like some of them think you better get out of their way because they have been alive longer or deserve more respect.I dont like that at all.
john, on Friday, 11. May 2007 at 08:43 AM
old people Cant Drive!!!!
Art, on Friday, 11. May 2007 at 09:41 AM
I'm 70 and I haven't had a crash or a ticket for almost 20 years. But it looks to me as if there's an awful lot of younger drivers out there with powerful cars and they seem to think the road belongs to them. They come out of nowhere and cut in, or they come up fast behind and tailgate, even though I'm in the passing lane and already passing other cars.
It looks to be like may younger drivers are not getting trained properly. they either don't know the rules or ignore them.
ME, on Tuesday, 12. June 2007 at 08:58 AM
If you are in the left lane and people are cutting in front of you, GET OUT!!! It is a PASSING LANE, slower traffic keep right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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DUMBASS, on Tuesday, 26. June 2007 at 01:06 PM
Jon, you are a dumb ass, this is a vehicle driving site
sam, on Tuesday, 05. February 2008 at 12:15 PM
I am writing a paper on elderly drivers. there is alot of information out there
Chris, on Saturday, 22. March 2008 at 11:34 PM
My father-in-law is 90 and is still driving. He has been a terrible driver the 29 years I have been a part of the family. My husband and his brother have talked to him about giving up driving but he isn't convinced and is determined to continue to drive. What can we do to convince him not to drive or stop him from driving? We live in California. Help.
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