One in four drivers is a mature driver (age 65 and older). In the next two decades, that number is expected to double.

Age-related changes, such as deterioration in vision and slower reaction times, may affect the driving skills of older adults. Most mature drivers are able to assess and regulate their driving and continue to drive safely throughout their lives.

However, certain medical impairments can affect a person's ability to drive safely, and to accurately assess their own driving skills.

For their own safety and the safety of others on the road, family members or their doctors must intervene.

Oregon's approach to the fair licensing of these drivers relies on physicians and other medical personnel to help determine when such a driver should be referred for testing by DMV.

If a driver can no longer drive safely, community services and supports may offer help with transportation.

Production of this website is funded by ODOT's Transportation Safety Division.