Older Drivers 65+ look for ADAS safety tech when buying cars

Older Drivers 65+ look for ADAS safety tech when buying cars

Older drivers are increasingly comfortable with and recognize the benefits of active safety technology, but they are still reluctant to relinquish total control to an autonomous vehicle, according to a nationwide survey by Munich Re, of US of drivers age 65 and older.

Approximately two out of three (63 percent) drivers over age 65 intend to purchase their next vehicle with active safety technology. Blind spot detectors (51 percent), a backup camera (43 percent) and automated braking (31 percent) were identified by senior drivers as the most sought after features. Of those surveyed, 44 percent said they would be willing to pay more for a vehicle with active safety features if the added cost is less than $5,000.

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