senior drivers
Top 10 Safest States for Senior Drivers
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A recent study has found that a senior’s risk of being involved in a deadly crash can vary by state.
Top 10 Most Dangerous States for Senior Drivers
Studies have shown that driving gets riskier with age, but where a senior driver lives can also play a role on how dangerous it is.
Seniors Continue Driving Despite Diminished Ability
A recent survey suggests that seniors are willing to discuss their driving abilities, but the conversations rarely happen.
Older Women Most Likely Mistake Gas Pedal For Brakes: Study
A new study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finds that most car accidents that occur because a driver mistakenly hits the gas pedal instead of the brakes involve older female drivers in parking lots. Apparently, almost two-thirds of drivers involved in this type of accident were female, and occurred more frequently with drivers…
Report: Fatal Crashes for Elderly Drivers Drop Significantly
Forget all the jokes you’re heard about senior drivers. A new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that fatal crash rates have dropped significantly with elderly drivers. This report found that fatal car crashes for elderly drivers over 70 years old from 1997 to 2008 dropped dramatically by 37 percent. Even…
