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Families Decide When the Driving is Done

Ruth Lape of Somerset decided to stop driving in 1999, but it wasn’t because of any limitations that she felt she had. “It was when we moved to Somerset, Pa., (from Ohio),” she said. “I prefer not to drive because …

Doctors Help When Older Drivers Give Up Keys

Families may have to watch for dings in the car and plead with an older driver to give up the keys – but there’s new evidence that doctors could have more of an influence on one of the most wrenching …

State by State Look at Driving Rules for Older Drivers

A 50-state look at the varying rules across the nation governing drivers’ licenses for older adults. ALABAMA: Licenses are renewed every four years for all drivers, with no additional requirements for older drivers. A legislative committee considered older driver safety …

Smart Phones Distract Drivers According to GMAC Study

While 8 in 10 drivers say it is never safe to text, email or use a smart phone, a large percentage use various features on their smart phones when operating their vehicles, according to the latest GMAC Insurance National Drivers …