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INTRODUCTION
Many of us still recall the first time we got our driver
license and the feeling of freedom that little card gave
us. We could go where we wanted to go and choose
when we wanted to get there. Even as we age, we still
have a close relationship with driving and may associate
those early feelings of independence with our car.
Today Americans continue to drive well into our later
years and for more miles than in the past. According to
research by AAA, older adults can expect to outlive their
ability to drive safely by 7 to 10 years.
Florida leads the country with 20% of the population
older than 65 years of age. By the year 2030, they will
represent more than 24% of Florida’s population and
approximately 1 in 4 licensed drivers.
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