Older and younger drivers more apt to drive unsafe vehicles

Here's the kind of "intergenerational" news we can do without and need to take steps to avoid: A study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that teen drivers and drivers 65 years and older - two age groups at a higher risk of being involved in an automobile accident - are more likely to be driving vehicles that are less safe, putting them at even higher risk of injury. The findings underscore the need for these groups to prioritize driving the safest vehicle they can afford, according to the authors. Active aging organizations can play a role by becoming aware of which vehicles are less safe, and educating their constituents.