Older women increasingly drive, often due to caregiving needs or lack of male driving support, highlighting mobility as key for independence.
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Older women are increasingly returning to driving lessons after long breaks, often due to caregiving responsibilities or necessity for mobility when male family members can no longer drive. Data shows that while women constitute a smaller percentage of total driver’s licenses compared to men in Spain, they represent a significant portion of regular vehicle owners and drivers. In Spain, the number of women aged over 65 owning vehicles has tripled in a decade. Across various European countries, studies highlight that older women often maintain mobility for essential tasks like shopping or visiting family, sometimes leading to skill loss or reduced confidence. Experts suggest that the focus should shift from determining when seniors should stop driving to how best to support them in maintaining safe and continued mobility.
