older_driverThough motorists older than 70 drive far less frequently than other age groups, they already account for an outsize proportion of fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The death rate per mile traveled for drivers over 85 is four times that of the 30-59 age group. The only group more dangerous than senior citizens is teen-agers. Senior drivers have special trouble judging speed and distances, which causes an inordinate number of rear-end and left-hand-turn accidents.

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I have been saying this for years. Now that I am far from a teenager anymore, I also agree with that statistic as well. Sometimes it is a scary place out their on the road. In fact when I see an earth toned 4 door Buick or Oldsmobile, I’ve learned it