Safe Driving for Seniors

Most people have had a close call with another car, a person walking, or an object while driving.

Many people have also had car accidents. How do older adults and caregivers know when these situations are cause for concern?

Q. How old is too old to drive?
A. People can be great drivers or bad drivers at any age. Generally, young, new drivers tend to have the worst driving records. Experienced, middle-aged drivers are likely to have the best driving records. Overall, older drivers make appropriate adjustments for their abilities and limitations and are pretty safe too. ...