The number of drivers over the age of 70 will double over the next 20 years and there are now over one million license holders over the age of 80. Enlightened policies and practical actions are needed now to help them keep safe and competently mobile for as long as possible, and to help them decide when the time has come to stop driving. Giving up driving too early places a direct burden on health and other services which can no longer be independently accessed. But, what do older drivers themselves think about the policy agenda and what plans are they making for their future on the road? This study seeks to answer these questions and to give older drivers a voice in this important debate. As well as giving new insights into their views on testing and assessment the report also shows the key role that medical professionals must play in informing people about their options for safe mobility. The IAM believes this report provides useful background information to allow government, insurers, health professionals and car makers to work in partnership with us to ensure that older drivers can remain safely in the driving seat for as long as possible. (Author/publisher)
Samenvatting