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Smarter cars can help older drivers stay safe on the road

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
December 13, 2012December 13, 2012

Although most older drivers have health issues that impact their driving ability, there are many car features that can help them cope. Unfortunately not all seniors are aware of this and finding a car with the right features can be difficult. According to AAA, nearly 90 percent of motorists 65 and older face these issues and it could impact driving safety. They could face problems such as a lack of flexibility or muscle strength. Data…

Technology can help older drivers stay safe on the road

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
October 9, 2012October 23, 2012

As the U.S. population gets older, car manufacturers are coming up with ways of keeping them safer on the road. Smart headlights, emergency response systems and reverse monitoring features rank highest in car technologies that benefit mature drivers according to The Hartford and MIT AgeLab’s Top Technologies for Mature Drivers Research. “Since drivers over the age of 50 are more likely than any other age group to purchase the types of vehicles that contain modern…