Older adults consist the first generation to utilize the newest medical and public health services, which enable them to live longer. Many are still driving despite their current health conditions. However, older adults who cease driving use resources available to them such as: carpooling, public transportation, local transportation services, and special services. In 2009, it was reported that 33 million licensed drivers were over the age of 65 and it is estimated that by the year of 2030 70 million Americans in the U.S. will be over age 65 – and 85 to 90 percent of them will be licensed to drive (American Automobile Association, 2011a). Due to this high percentage of older adults being licensed it becomes evident that driving plays a significant
