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Keeping Older Adults Driving Safely AAA Newsroom

WEB[email protected]. 12/8/2015. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 8, 2015) – Advanced automotive technologies and safe driving habits can help older motorists remain behind …

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Regular Exercise and Stretching Can Help Older Drivers …

WEBResearch shows that daily exercise and stretching can help older drivers to improve overall body flexibility and move more freely to observe the road from all angles. …

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Taking Multiple Medications Can Increase Crash Risk for …

WEB11/28/2018. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 28, 2018) – Nearly 50 percent of older adults report using seven or more medications while remaining active drivers, according to new …

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History of Falling Increases Crash Risk by 40 Percent for …

WEB3/24/2016. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 24, 2016)- Older drivers with a history of falling are 40 percent more likely to be involved in crashes than their peers, according to a new …

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Driving Cessation and Health Outcomes in Older …

WEBDriving Cessation and Health Outcomes in Older Adults July 2015 607 14th Street, NW, Suite 201 | Washington, DC 20005 | AAAFoundation.org | 202-638-5944

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OLDER DRIVER FACT SHEET

WEBOLDER DRIVER FACT SHEET The older adult population, and the older driver population, is growing. People over 65 represent the fastest-growing segment of the population in …

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Why did risky driving increase during COVID pandemic, …

[email protected]. 2/28/2022. WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 28, 2022)—As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, it led to fewer drivers on the roads and a …

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Meet the Experts AAA Newsroom

WEBIngrassia directs policy and programs for AAA’s national federal and state government relations and traffic safety advocacy teams. She oversees the development and …

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Giving Up the Keys Equals Increased Risk of Health …

[email protected]. 7/23/2015. ORLANDO, Fla., (July 23, 2015) – Older adults who have stopped driving are almost two times more likely to suffer from depression and …

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More than 80 Percent of Older Drivers Aren’t Talking …

WEBResearchers found that only 17 percent of older drivers report ever speaking with a family member or physician about driving safety. The most commonly cited …

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Is it Safe to Travel

WEBSince 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for safe mobility. Drivers can request roadside assistance, identify nearby gas …

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Effects of Prescription Medication on Driving AAA Newsroom

WEBMany potentially driver impairing (PDI) medications have potential effects that can be dangerous when mixed with driving, including dizziness, sleepiness, fainting, …

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A Road Less Traveled: Older Men Struggle More Than Women as …

WEBOf the study’s 2,990 participants, 1 in 5 older drivers reported reducing their driving in the past year, with more women, 57%, than men, 43%, saying they had cut …

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AAA Takes Care of Its Members – And Pets Too – through …

WEBMIAMI, FL (December 12, 2023) – Spot Pet Insurance, a leading pet insurance provider, is announcing an exclusive partnership with AAA, one of North America’s largest and most …

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Planning a Trip in 2021

WEB3/11/2021. ORLANDO, Fla. (March 11, 2021) – More than one year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly all travel plans, many Americans are eagerly awaiting their …

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The Quiet Killer Stalking Our Roads – Drowsy Driving

WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 4)—Driving while battling the urge to fall asleep is a familiar feeling for many. However, new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety …

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At Least 34 Million Fewer Americans to Travel This Holiday Season

WEBPublic health concerns and travel guidance are influencing their decisions not to travel over the year-end holidays, a period that typically sees high demand for …

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Traffic Safety Archives

WEBView All Traffic Safety Articles. Since its founding in 1902, AAA has worked to foster a safe environment for motorists through education, research and advocacy. …

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Fewer Americans Traveling This Thanksgiving amid Pandemic

WEBORLANDO, Fla. (November 12, 2020) – Thanksgiving will be on the lighter side when it comes to the typical number of travelers on the roads and at airports. According to AAA …

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