There comes a time when it's necessary to tell people you love their driving may be hazardous to

them and to others. According to a report by the American Association for Retired Persons Policy Institute, "older drivers are three times as likely to crash per mile driven as younger drivers." The report also states that "among all drivers age 65 and older, it's the oldest drivers who pose more risk to themselves and public safety," showing how ability to drive safely decreases with age. Technically, the National Highway Traffic Administration refers people over the age of 70 as seniors, but with the magnitude of baby boomers who will soon fall into the 70 and over age group the problems need to be addressed at a much earlier age.

How do we solve a problem that affects so many Americans without having disagreement? One proposal that is seriously being considered is the possibility of increased license testing for senior drivers. The 55 Alive-Mature Driving program to begin addressing the problem. The program was designed not only to offer safe driving tips, but also to "show how to reduce the accident rates among all mature drivers as well as offering an opportunity to re

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