But over age 70, traffic fatalities increase with age; by age 85, drivers have probably outlived their ability to drive safely. Every year some 600,000 adults stop driving. But because seniors make 90% of their trips in private cars, either driving or as passengers, what happens next? When seniors stop driving it impacts more than their mobility — it can also affect their health. Photo from American Automobile Association websiteSeniors who stop driving make 15% fewer trips to the doctor.

Source: New York Times September 19, 2022 03:57 UTC