Can People Over 70 Still Drive? What Older Drivers Should Know

Turning 70 doesn’t automatically mean it’s time to hand over the car keys.

For many older adults, driving represents much more than transportation. It means independence, freedom, and the ability to visit family, shop for groceries, attend appointments, and continue living an active life.

But as people get older, some abilities that are important for safe driving can change. Vision, hearing, reaction time, strength, flexibility, attention, and memory may all be affected by aging or by certain health conditions