Susceptibility to Commercial Auto Fatalities May Increase With Age
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that older commercial drivers may be more susceptible to fatal injuries in a crash than younger drivers would be. The findings were featured in last week’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s traffic safety advocacy director is quick to… read more
Accidents Involving Older Drivers The Focus of a New Report
As drivers age, their ability to drive safely might begin to wane. While generally older drivers take greater caution on the road than younger drivers, accidents involving elderly drivers have still occurred, some of them resulting in serious injuries not just to the driver but to others as well. This has caused the Automobile Association… read more
Bill aims for safer elderly drivers
According to an estimate from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, approximately 1 in four drivers will be 65 years old or older by the year 2030. Baby Boomers, the generation comprising the largest percentage of Americans, will begin entering their mid-60s soon, and several organizations — including the American Highway Users Alliance, National Association… read more