NHTSA's mission with respect to older road users is to keep them safely mobile through programs directed toward reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities among older people. Through research and outreach activities, NHTSA's programs help aging individuals recognize their changing abilities and adapt their transportation practices appropriately. If drivers make unsafe choices, family, friends, physicians, other health-care providers, and licensing officials can be pivotal in directing older persons to options for maintaining safe mobility or safer transportation options. |