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What is the leading cause of accidental death for older drivers?

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, people aged 70 and older have higher fatal crash rates per mile traveled than middle-aged drivers, largely due to their increased frailty. The leading cause of accidental death for older drivers is this heightened vulnerability to injury and medical complications in the event of a crash, rather than a higher crash involvement rate.

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Why Shouldn't Elderly Drivers Be Tested? Dispelling Myths About Age-Based Driving Assessments

While it is a common assumption that elderly drivers are a danger on the road, studies have consistently found that mandatory, age-based testing is ineffective at reducing crash rates. A key reason why shouldn't elderly drivers be tested is that age alone is a poor indicator of driving ability, with many seniors being safer and more cautious drivers than their younger counterparts. Instead of broad, mandatory policies, experts advocate for targeted evaluations and other effective alternatives.

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Should a 93 Year Old be Driving? An Honest Look at Senior Driver Safety

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drivers aged 70 and older have higher crash death rates per 1,000 crashes than middle-aged drivers. This makes the question of "Should a 93 year old be driving?" a critical one for many families, requiring careful consideration of health, safety, and independence.

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