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Aging Boomers Won't Wreck America's Roads: Here's Why

The Car Connection -- We've all heard about Baby Boomers and how they're hurtling toward retirement. We've also read numerous studies that show older drivers are more accident prone when they get behind the wheel.

So, should we fear the thought of this massive generation tumbling into senior-citizendom (joining their parents, who are living longer thanks to the miracles of modern medicine)? Will the highways of tomorrow be strewn with fender-benders and pileups, caused by the Me Generation?

Not at all, says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Submitted Dec 05, 2012 By: GT3186

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LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,596 Points:1,206,355 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2012 9:37:43 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse Jrsva said it well! Thanks for posting an interesting article Gt3186!
Nicoalbum Champion Author Ottawa Posts:6,021 Points:1,189,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2012 5:16:12 PM Ignore Nicoalbum Report Abuse Yet to be seen
TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,520 Points:534,735 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2012 1:02:08 PM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse I'll reserve judgment knowing the kind of drivers we have in this country!
slowpoke Veteran Author Virginia Posts:277 Points:101,880 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2012 11:17:23 AM Ignore slowpoke Report Abuse I totally agree with SycamoreISU.
SycamoreISU Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,040 Points:260,435 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2012 8:14:54 AM Ignore SycamoreISU Report Abuse I am more concerned about drivers of all ages who can't seem to put down their cell phone and drive.
iFueler Champion Author Durham Posts:64,423 Points:179,500 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 11:47:42 PM Ignore iFueler Report Abuse As others have said, jrsva got it right
VikingWoman Champion Author Washington Posts:1,275 Points:252,640 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 10:31:25 PM Ignore VikingWoman Report Abuse I don't see anything wrong with needing to take a driver's exam more often after reaching advanced age. I'm not sure what that age is but insurance company data probably would peg it at about age 75. I know people don't want to give up driving but most would rather do that than live with the guilt of injuring or killing another person. I think most older people know when it's time to hang up the keys.
RevDrCBJ Veteran Author Ann Arbor Posts:365 Points:187,850 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 10:20:05 PM Ignore RevDrCBJ Report Abuse Will that translate into lower rates for older drivers?
Cheney Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,023 Points:2,535,205 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 10:05:07 PM Ignore Cheney Report Abuse jrsva (below) has said all that needs to be said. Close topic.
RRBC Champion Author Victoria Posts:2,710 Points:530,040 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 10:02:01 PM Ignore RRBC Report Abuse It's not necessarily the age of the driver, it's how responsible and responsive the person is.
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,569 Points:1,513,105 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:55:11 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse Dumb topic
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,223 Points:519,600 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:50:50 PM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse There are bad drivers in all age ranges.
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,857 Points:1,613,225 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:50:28 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse “A general statement like this is BS.” No, a statement like this is based on statistics. There will always be exceptions. The incident where an elderly driver steps on the gas instead of the brake and rams thru a store front will always make the news — but it is a rare event. Elderly drivers may be a bit overly cautious but in so doing they tend be more of an obstacle on the road than an overt hazard. I’ll take my chances with grandpa using extra time to complete a left turn compared to junior texting his girlfriend at the same intersection.
BoerneWatch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:15,546 Points:2,454,915 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:49:11 PM Ignore BoerneWatch Report Abuse Watching most elderly drive, you just need to slow down a little and share the road.
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,474 Points:1,712,585 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:49:07 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse Always something with the boomers
silverfox63 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,125 Points:1,612,690 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:48:47 PM Ignore silverfox63 Report Abuse It cost to much too go any where any more.
Gassed01 Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,359 Points:1,803,765 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:46:47 PM Ignore Gassed01 Report Abuse Older drivers being bad drivers is a huge falsehood.
southrob Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,600 Points:688,175 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:46:32 PM Ignore southrob Report Abuse dhan before its too late
Ply440GTX All-Star Author Texas Posts:949 Points:309,730 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:38:37 PM Ignore Ply440GTX Report Abuse ...too expensive to go anywhere and stay???
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,944 Points:1,925,765 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:38:09 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse Most prone to accidents has always been young male driver. Add texting to ills of young drivers and they sure come up worse.
Prodaddy Champion Author Houston Posts:8,380 Points:1,895,185 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:37:50 PM Ignore Prodaddy Report Abuse I don't believe all this
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,969 Points:1,770,795 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:36:26 PM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse A general statement like this is BS
NAVYHM All-Star Author Cleveland Posts:761 Points:1,386,455 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:35:54 PM Ignore NAVYHM Report Abuse I'M SORRY BUT, I THINK IT'S FUNNY AS HELL WHEN A OLD GEEZERS DRIVES THROUGH A WALGREENS STORE & GETS OUT LOOKING FOR THE PHARMACY COUNTER... DAZED & CONFUSED... WITH NO ONE HURT OF COURSE...
Spankster85 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,729 Points:357,815 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:30:24 PM Ignore Spankster85 Report Abuse Most of the elderly I see on the road can't see over the steering wheel, don't signal for turns, and drive 5mph to 10mph under the speed limit. Talk about a hazard.
bearzz Champion Author California Posts:1,432 Points:419,670 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:28:00 PM Ignore bearzz Report Abuse I'd rather be with a baby boomer than a driver texting.
MINIWINI598 Champion Author Washington Posts:3,017 Points:518,700 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:27:06 PM Ignore MINIWINI598 Report Abuse As we get older - we do react to situations slower - but we aren't texting and driving..
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,864 Points:1,357,725 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:26:51 PM Ignore comprof Report Abuse A gr buteat deal of the articles posted on this sight are sheer speculation but the fact sheet is interesting.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,927 Points:1,575,955 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:26:45 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse Interesting twist
preacherjohn Champion Author Modesto Posts:3,990 Points:1,919,760 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:26:17 PM Ignore preacherjohn Report Abuse All should take a Senior Mature driving class..keeps ins down.
Rt118E Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:9,493 Points:1,369,245 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:25:39 PM Ignore Rt118E Report Abuse Well there will be a lot of us that may drive slower now
NAVYHM All-Star Author Cleveland Posts:761 Points:1,386,455 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:25:31 PM Ignore NAVYHM Report Abuse OLDER DRIVERS HAVE ALWAYS HAD SOME SLIGHT MANEUVERING ISSUES... YEARS AGO, IT WAS USUALLY A MAILBOX OR THREE... NOW, IT'S TOTAL CHAOS ON THE ROADWAYS... SOME HAVE TAKEN-OUT SIX TO SEVEN CARS LIKE DERBY NIGHT AT THE FAIR GROUNDS... BUT, LATELY IT'S HOW TOO RUN INTO A FAMILY RESTAURANT... NEW YORK STYLE...
jimpricehunter Sophomore Author Dallas Posts:242 Points:148,985 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:24:57 PM Ignore jimpricehunter Report Abuse Of all places for this to come from: the auto insurance industry. And what are these people good for. Taking your money because the seem to have this self appointed right to play with your money. Then they turn around and compile massive amounts of worthless 'information?' just to justify their taking your money and playing with it!
nwsynthetics Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,014 Points:346,425 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:24:53 PM Ignore nwsynthetics Report Abuse Not all blame goes to oldies. Young drivers an dtexting is just as bad.
charg3rguy1991 All-Star Author Greensboro Posts:761 Points:244,440 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:22:46 PM Ignore charg3rguy1991 Report Abuse Ok
ramshot412 Champion Author Riverside Posts:20,160 Points:2,467,440 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:21:30 PM Ignore ramshot412 Report Abuse Calif took my granddad's DL away from him when he was 85. My mom took my dad's driving privileges away when he was 76. Both for good reason.
BREW9 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:886 Points:2,912,955 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:20:23 PM Ignore BREW9 Report Abuse right
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suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,212 Points:872,740 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:17:32 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse A story that is all speculation.
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,809 Points:1,844,425 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:15:42 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse I agree with you jimmy544
doghaulr Rookie Author Denver Posts:62 Points:17,605 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:15:09 PM Ignore doghaulr Report Abuse guess I wont have anymore B-days, that should help
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,201 Points:719,635 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:14:24 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse I'm more afraid of a texting and driving teenager.
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,112 Points:653,855 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:14:18 PM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse The worst drivers are still the youngest ones there is no doubt. For every old fool that mistakes his gas pedal for the brake there is a young fool that thinks he is a F1 pilot in a pickup truck.
WIWalt Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,731 Points:415,770 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:12:59 PM Ignore WIWalt Report Abuse We have a lot more to worry about than aging boomers, those DUI & those texting are 2 big ones.
downstream Champion Author Little Rock Posts:1,110 Points:1,393,060 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:10:43 PM Ignore downstream Report Abuse dude said, "i only fill my tank with what i use." let's all just think about that for a moment... time's up!
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,805 Points:819,310 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:10:41 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse Hmmm...
biza4u Champion Author New Haven Posts:8,523 Points:1,627,900 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:08:18 PM Ignore biza4u Report Abuse hmmmmmmmmmmmm
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:8,288 Points:1,675,505 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:08:07 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse Cars are changing as well and in years to come they will have more accident prevention items included in them.
Is246 Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,014 Points:427,610 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:06:03 PM Ignore Is246 Report Abuse Comon! We've driven more miles than anyone!
OOXXFF Champion Author Greensboro Posts:3,063 Points:1,079,405 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:02:32 PM Ignore OOXXFF Report Abuse Safety is important, especially after age 70.
MadTraveler Champion Author Idaho Posts:2,082 Points:572,100 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 9:01:55 PM Ignore MadTraveler Report Abuse Broad generalization aren't accurate.