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Older Drivers
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| By Melissa Savage |
Vol . 18, No. 13 / February 2010 |
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Almost 31
million U.S.
drivers are age
65 and older.
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Approximately 31 million licensed U.S. drivers are age 65 and older—a 19 percent increase since 1997, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This number will continue to rise as baby boomers age. The ability to drive guarantees a level of mobility; it allows drivers of all ages to go to work, the grocery store and important medical appointments and to visit friends and family. Unfortunately, nearly 500 older adults are injured in motor vehicle crashes every day.
In 2008, 5,569 people over age 65 died in motor vehicle crashes, and 183,000 older people were injured. Older drivers have low rates of police-reported crashes per capita, but per-mile-traveled crash rates continue to increase for drivers age 75 and older. For the most part, older drivers are safe drivers.
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