“An eighty-six-year-old man killed ten people and injured more than seventy when he drove his Buick through a crowded California farmers market. In Florida, an eighty-four-year-old woman drove her car through the window of a Sears and into a cash register and an employee” (Murphy). Unfortunately, such cases are becoming more and more common and require immediate action. It is imperative to take a more holistic approach to deciding the competence of older drivers. Laws must be implemented to mandate and administer testing and review of the skills and eligibility of this group. Just as important, we need to think about those who will no longer be able to drive and ensure their transportation and work needs are met. With the growing number of older adults in the United States, we must consider the importance of an effective solution to support senior mobility while reducing accidents. To reduce the danger on the roads, after the age of seventy, drivers should be required to undergo a thorough vision, hearing and, above all, road test, to be able to apply for a license renewal. According to a Carnegie Mellon University study, “driver death rates begin to increase after the age of sixty-five. Although this does not apply to all drivers over a certain age, it is a widespread problem. Although age alone does not determine a person's ability to operate a motor vehicle, certain traits that accompany the aging process can affect a person's ability. Wendy Stav, assistant professor of occupational therapy at Townson University, said: “Older adults are more likely to have health problems that directly affect their driving. » “As we age, the activities of the nervous system are slowed” (Shulman, Silv...... middle of article ......ty Program | North Dakota. September 14, 2009. Web. 20 May 2011. Murphy, Kathleen "Older Drivers Pose Policy Challenge." Stateline State Policy & Politics, updated. The PEW Center for the States, April 29, 2004. Web, May 20, 2011. Older Americans - A Diverse and Growing Population." Old In America. Encyclopedia.com, 2008. Web. May 20, 2011. Saxon, Sue V. and Mary Jean Etten. A Guide to Helping Professionals, New York: Tiresias, 2002. Shulman, Neil, Michael A. Silverman, and Adam G. Golden The Real Truth About Aging: A Survival Guide for Seniors and Caregivers Amherst, NY: Prometheus, 2009..