A Matter of Facts

By 2030, the number of licensed drivers aged 65 and older is expected to nearly double to about 57 million.
Roughly 90% of personal trips by people 65 and older are taken in an automobile, either as drivers or passengers.
More than half of non-drivers 65 or older stay home on any given day partially because they lack transportation options.
Compared with those who still drive, older non-drivers make 15% fewer trips to the doctor, 59% fewer shopping trips and visits to restaurants, and 65% fewer trips for social, family and religious activities.
Drivers ages 80 and older have higher crash death rates than all but teen drivers.
By 2020, more than 18,000 seniors will die in their cars each year.