Recent Changes in the Age Composition of U.S. Drivers: Implications for the Extent, Safety, and Environmental Consequences of Personal Transportation
Traffic Injury PreventionPublished 1 December 2011
Michael Sivak, Brandon Schoettle
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The age composition of US drivers has changed substantially between 1983 and 2008, and this finding suggests that, for all practical purposes, all those who wanted to obtain a driver's license did so by age 20.
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The age composition of US drivers has changed substantially between 1983 and 2008. In 1983, the largest group of drivers included those between 25 and 29 years of age. In contrast, in 2008, the largest group included those 70 years and older.
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