Older drivers reassess abilities for safe independence
The CDC notes rising injury risk with age and the NHTSA cites 5288 deaths and 187000 injuries in 2009 among drivers 65 and older. Families should begin honest talks, plan together, and explore safer options such as upgraded cars, safety courses, test drives, vision and hearing checks, medication review, and transportation alternatives to keep driving safe or transition away.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated to Save Fuel
The Car Care Council says properly inflated tires could save about two billion gallons of gas annually. Check the owner's manual for the correct pressure. Underinflated tires raise rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder, raise fuel costs by up to five cents per gallon, and increase the risk of engine damage.
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Car Care Council
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