Driving in the Geriatric Population.

Driving helps older adults stay mobile and independent. The risk of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash increases with age. This trend has been attributed more to an increased susceptibility to injury and medical complications among older drivers rather than an increased risk of crash involvement. Older adults tend to take steps to stay safe on the road. They tend to have a high incidence of seat belt use and a lower incidence of impaired driving. Furthermore, older drivers self-select safer driving conditions by avoiding night, bad weather, and high-speed roads compared with younger drivers.