When should an older adult stop driving?

This is a question that many seniors and caregivers wonder about as they navigate the aging process. As the American population ages, so do the people behind the wheel; it is expected that by 2025 one in five drivers in the United States will be 65 or older.

Often, this is not a problem. Plenty of people can continue to drive safely and competently well into their older years and pose no threat to themselves or others on the road. Driving is a skill that many rely on to stay engaged in the community, get to appointments, and maintain their sense of independence. For older adults and others, the ability to drive may represent freedom and empowerment.

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