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As we age, we experience a steady decline in certain skills that are important for safe driving. Around age 55, there is a gradual decrease in our ability to process information to remember and to judgments in traffic situations.

As we get older, we start to experience changes inside and out. From our sight and hearing to our memory and motor skills, these changes can affect our everyday lives including how we drive and our ability to drive safely.

Here are some helpful tips on how to make this conversation as easy and successful as possible.

This webinar will explore some of the data behind older driver safety and support available for alternative commutes. 

Boomers' video helps older adults make a transportation plan. 

As a group, older drivers are less likely to survive a server crash, and studies show they are particularly vulnerable in intersections. 

This webinar will explore some of the data behind older driver safety and support available for alternative commutes.

Consequently, it’s important to be aware of – and adhere to – all car recalls. To help better understand the topic, we asked our AAA experts for answers to all your car recall questions.

Learn more about what countermeasures you can take when riding a motorcycle. 

Bicyclists are not safeguarded by occupant protection measures found in passenger vehicles and face comparatively high exposure to injury risk in crashes on the roadways. Learn more about bicycle safety with NHTSA Countermeasures.