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The number of older drivers on the road is growing and bound to increase at a more rapid rate, as more baby boomers become seniors. [7] According to an AARP spokeswoman, by 2030 over 78 million boomers will be 65+, and research shows that men will outlive their driving abilities by six years and women by 10.
The DMV is requiring people 70 and older to take an in-person test and eye exam. Some say it's discrimination, writes columnist Steve Lopez.
With more Americans driving well into their 70s, 80s and beyond, there are things older adults can do to help maintain and improve driving skills. Here are some tips on helping keep older drivers ...
For drivers 21 years or older, driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is illegal. For drivers under 21 years old, the legal limit is lower, with state limits ranging from 0.00 to 0.02. [2] Lower BAC limits apply when operating boats, airplanes, or commercial vehicles.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and damage in crashes, increased impairments among older drivers are associated with an ...
Confusing. Trivial. Useless. Laughable. Inconsistent. The road rage over DMV test questions continues for drivers 70 and older.
Fatalities that result from motor vehicle crashes are the second largest cause of accidental deaths in the United States. [3]Motor vehicle fatalities in the United States are reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Reader response to Steve Lopez's column about older drivers having to take knowledge and eye exams was all over the place. Said one reader: 'All of my friends are at least 75, and I wouldn't let ...