When it comes up to the decision of giving up your keys, people can typically encounter powerful emotions. Driving usually means mobility, independence, and control over your own life. Losing that control can trigger depression, and sometimes reduce the involvement in social activities. As an older driver, you can remain mobile by adjusting your driving habits. For example, driving in daylight hours only, and driving during off-peak office hours. Try driving only on familiar roads with (...)

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When did accidents involving elderly drivers become so much of a concern? Many say it was when a 90-year-old driver names George Weller was charged for 10 counts of vehicular manslaughter. When had lost control of his Buick L Sabre, and ran through a Southern California farmer’s market. He was going at speeds of 60 mph, killing 10 people and injuring more than 50. It is predicted that by the year 2050, one out of every five Americans will be 65 years old or older. It is also (...)

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Making the decision about whether or not it is time to retire from driving can be a hard decision to make. It is often easier to make that judgment about a loved one or friend, than about yourself. There is a new way to determine if you should still drive, it is called Roadwise review. The Roadwise review is a computer program provided by the AAA foundation for Traffic Safety. What this program does is help people to evaluate their own abilities by testing their vision and cognitive (...)

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Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers who drive. Drivers who are 16 years old are more than 20 times likely to have an accident, as are other drivers. In addition, teenage drivers have the highest crash risk of any age group, and 16-year-olds are the worst. How can we prevent these tragedies from happening? The answer is simple monitor and put limits on teen driving. Tips on how to find out what they are doing without advance devices The first thing you should (...)

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Taking your child to a driving school will help to get the racing urge out of their system, and teach them how to drive in unexpected situations. It could also be a day of fun for you and your child to bond. Don't worry the instructors at these driving schools are the best, and you and your teen will be in the best hands. Here is a list of a few different well-known driving schools. Bridgestone Racing Academy They have a 21-year injury free safety record. They have just created a (...)

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Driver's Edge is an organization that is solely funded by charitable public grants and corporate sponsorships, including Driver's Edge National Tour Presenting Sponsor Bridgestone. This means that this program is free to young drivers. Driver’s Edge was founded and developed by professional race car driver Jeff Payne; in the hopes of lower the number of car crashes involving young drivers. Driver’s Edge teaches young drivers though a unique combination of classroom (...)

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It can be expensive insuring a teen driver. There is a few discounts you could take advantage of that will lower your child's insurance costs. Discounts vary from state to state, because insurance is regulated by states no the Federal government. State Farm has a program called Steer Clear discount. That is where new drivers age 16 to 24 watch a video, study a manual, and then take a quiz. They must also complete 20 to 30 trips and keep a log of their strengths and weaknesses. After (...)

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Teaching your child how to drive will not take you a few days and will not be easy to accomplish, but this is important and should not be taken lightly. Teaching your teen how to drive can save their life and/or the lives other people. As a parent, it's your responsibility to instruct, supervise, and protect your children. Don't give in easily when they pressure you. You know what's right for them. Take control As a parent, you have the choice of whether or not your minor child should (...)

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In a new national survey released today, 5,665 high school students said they are driving under extremely dangerous conditions — fatigue, talking on cell phones, strong emotions, multiple passengers — and many are still not wearing seatbelts. The National Teen Driver Survey, released today by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia(R) and State Farm(R), represents 10.6 million 9th, 10th and 11th grade students in all public high schools in the United States. "Research has told (...)

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