Anne Dickerson Most of us want to stay independent for as long as possible. We want to choose where we go, when we go, and how we get there. So, it’s no surprise that conversations about memory change, aging, and driving can feel overwhelming. But understanding how dementia progresses – with the intention of planning, can actually … Read more
Exciting Idea… But Are We Really Close? We’ve all heard the buzz: “Driverless cars are coming! Soon we won’t have to drive ourselves at all!” It sounds wonderful, especially as staying mobile becomes more important with age. Who wouldn’t want a car that chauffeurs you safely wherever you need to go? But the truth is… … Read more
A huge study following 2,990 drivers between the ages of 65 and 79 are providing important scientific information about older drivers. It’s called the LongROAD Study. The people in the study live in five different cities in Michigan, Maryland, New York, Colorado, and California. The current results suggest that while older adults are concerned about losing … Read more
Have you ever wondered how speed limits are set? Me too! Turns out there are a lot of factors in to deciding speed limits. It’s hard to believe with today’s fast speed limits! Remember when the highest limit was 55 mph? Not until 1995 was the national maximum speed limit of 55 mph was repealed … Read more
Once you decide you want to be safer and allot additional money for the safety features in new cars, it takes some time to learn how to use them. In fact, in a recent research American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) study over half of participants had at least one advanced safety feature technology in … Read more
When asked, most older adults will answer that they are excellent drivers – or at least better than many of the younger drivers on the road! Actually, research data supports that older adults are generally more conservative drivers who take fewer risks. However, as in other aspects of human life, many drivers have some bad habits that could put … Read more
Good news for drivers aged 70-79! In a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the data shows that drivers in the 70s are now less likely to be involved in fatal crash than middle age drivers between 35-54. This is a major reversal of statistics, as fatal crashes of drivers in their 70’s being higher than … Read more
The simple answer is “YES”. Research has shown that many of the safety features has already saved lives. A recent report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), compared rates of police reported crashes and insurance claims for vehicles and without technologies. Here are a few of the results (June 2019): Forward … Read more
That is a very good question! And, just like many things, it depends on who you ask. If you ask the licensing agencies, it is a short 10-15 minute drive when you get your first license. The licensing agency wants to see you control the vehicle and understand the rules of the road. It is best called … Read more
