Why is age 65 (or 70) identified as the age to become concerned about driving ability?
Unfortunately, as people grow older they often accumulate a number of medical and functional conditions that may affect one’s ability to drive. Numerous studies have demonstrated that by age 70 the risk of crash per km driven has doubled. This is likely due to the accumulation of such medical and functional problems. Research also very clearly shows that the rate of serious injury and death due to car crashes rises dramatically in persons over the age of 70. This is not only an issue of public safety but is also important from the perspective of maximizing the health and independence of seniors.
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