- A national poll asked older Americans.
- 84% of people 65 and older drive weekly.
- 62% drive most days.
- 10% did not drive in six months.
- 54% of drivers 65 and over have no plan.
- 44% got rides from friends or family.
- 21% used rideshare services like Uber or Lyft.
- 14% used public transportation.
- Only 6% talked with a health care provider about driving.
Difficult words
- poll — a study that asks many people questions
- national — about or for the whole country
- weekly — happening one time every week
- rideshare service — a car ride ordered on a phone apprideshare services
- public transportation — buses, trains, and shared vehicles for people
- health care provider — a doctor or nurse who gives medical help
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Discussion questions
- Do you drive every week?
- Do you use buses or trains?
- Who gives you rides if you do not drive?
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