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Survey: Older Drivers In The US Support Tougher Scrutiny… On Themselves

A survey by the American Automobile Association (AAA) has found older drivers are more than happy to subject themselves to driving scrutiny. The survey found that, as the nation's population ages, 86 percent of those aged 65 or older are still


A survey by the American Automobile Association (AAA) has found older drivers are more than happy to subject themselves to driving scrutiny.

The survey found that, as the nation's population ages, 86 percent of those aged 65 or older are still driving. Similarly, 84 percent of Americans aged 65 or older hold a driver's licence, compared to around 50 percent in the early 1970s.

Even at 85 years or older, 68 percent of drivers reported that they drive five or more days per week. 

But rather than resist attempts to take their licences away as their skills deteriorate, senior drivers support tougher driving laws for all motorists, including themselves. 

Over 70 percent of respondents support medical screening for older drivers and the same figure support driver’s licence renewals “in person”.

The majority of elderly drivers surveyed believe wireless devices should be banned behind the wheel for all drivers, and that even first-time drink driving offenders should be subject to an ignition interlock.

It seems more than half are practicing what they preach, as 65 percent of drivers aged over 75 report never using a mobile phone while driving.

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