Certain chronic illnesses linked to higher crash risk for older drivers

While some older drivers with chronic health conditions may cut back on driving, they still may be at increased risk of crashes when they do drive. Other drivers with similar medical issues may be at higher risk of crashing, but don't cut back on how often they drive, or how far, according to a recent study. Organizations may want to assess or monitor their constituents' driving abilities. This is especially true for those with depression, anxiety and stress, which were associated with a 23% increased crash risk, even among those who drove less.