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At What Age Do Driving Skills Decline? Your Guide to Safe Senior Driving

Statistics show that fatal crash rates per mile traveled increase significantly for drivers aged 70 and older, but there is no single answer to the question, "at what age do driving skills decline?". The decline is a gradual and individual process influenced by vision, physical ability, and cognitive changes.

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What are four problems mature drivers may have?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), thousands of older adults are killed or injured in traffic crashes each year. Knowing what are four problems mature drivers may have can help families and seniors proactively address these age-related changes to stay safe on the road for as long as possible.

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Why do older drivers avoid driving at night?

According to research, the retina of an 80-year-old receives significantly less light than that of a 20-year-old, requiring three times more light to see clearly. This and other age-related changes are the primary reasons why older drivers avoid driving at night, often leading them to self-limit their time behind the wheel for safety reasons.

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