Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully Driving is a key to independence from the moment we get our first license. Most of us want to hold onto that key for as long as we safely can.
Most older people are capable and have a lifetime of valuable driving experience.
For these reasons, decisions about a person's ability to drive should never be based on age alone. However, changes in vision, physical fitness and reflexes may cause safety concerns. People who accurately assess these changes can adjust their driving habits so that they stay safe on the road, or choose other kinds of transportation. This booklet, developed by the USAA Educational Foundation, AARP, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, outlines the physical effects of aging, as well as tips on coping with them so that you remain a safe driver as long as you can.