Abstract
Crashes involving elderly drivers hitting pedestrians are increasing at an alarming rate. With the graying of America, the impact of driving impairment is being reported more commonly. In the year 2000 (according to US Census data), people over the age of 65 equaled 13% of the United States population yet were involved in 18% of all traffic fatalities. Many medical conditions may lead to problems with driving, including the process of normal aging. These may include conditions that affect the brain and its connections, the heart, eyes, ears, muscles, and even bones. But what can be done to ensure that people with these conditions can drive safely? (Author/publisher) See also C 35096 fo.