Family Life

11.09.10 | Sarah Harnisch

  Within 15 years, more then 1 in every 5 licensed drivers will be 65 or older. That's what the National Safety Board said Tuesday. There are 30 million drivers of that age today but there will be 57 million-- in 2030. They also said most will outlive their driving ability; men, by an average of 6 years-- women-- 10 years. A 40 year old needs 20 times more light to see at night then a 20 year old. They are less able to judge speed and distances, are more easily confused, and less flexible.