Driver Senior
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 NEW 2012 TAYLORMADE R11S R 11 S 105 DRIVER SENIOR FLEX ALDILA RIP PHENOM $250.00 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 40m |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $59.99 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 21m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $31.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 12h 58m |
 2011 Cobra S3 MAX Driver 105 Lite Senior Offset NEW $129.99 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 22m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 CLEVELAND CLASSIC 270 12 DRIVER MIYAZAKI CKUA 39 GRAPHITE LIGHT SENIOR $46.99 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 9m |
 RH TAYLORMADE SUPERFAST DRIVER 105 SENIOR FLEX NEW $129.99 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 28m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $21.50 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 59m |
 PGA COLLECTION SENIOR DRIVER 460CC GOLF CLUB RIGHT HANDED 43 1 2 IN SENIOR FLEX $34.99 Time Remaining: 9d 8h 1m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 CALLAWAY DIABLO OCTANE 115 DRIVER PROJECT X GRAPHITE 45 LIGHT SENIOR 1 $1.76 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 51m |
 RH TAYLORMADE BURNER SUPERFAST 20 DRIVER 105 SENIOR FLEX NEW $179.99 Time Remaining: 21d 2h 52m Buy It Now for only: $179.99 |
 Cobra S9 1 M Senior Driver Golf Club $41.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 10m |
 Nike Golf Ignite 450 Driver 105 UST Graphite Junior SeniorLadies too NEW $49.95 Time Remaining: 24d 19h 52m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 NEW 2012 TAYLORMADE R11S R 11 S 12 DRIVER SENIOR FLEX ALDILA RIP PHENOM $182.50 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 10m |
 NEW Taylormade Burner Superfast 20 Driver 105 Senior Flex RH $134.99 Time Remaining: 26d 1h 19m Buy It Now for only: $134.99 |
 TaylorMade RocketBallz Driver HL Matrix Ozik Senior Flex RH $127.50 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 19m |
 New Nike SQ MachSpeed Black Round Driver 95 Senior RH $89.99 Time Remaining: 4d 36m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $23.50 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 9m |
 Callaway Golf Clubs RAZR Hawk Draw Driver 115 Aldila RIP Senior Flex $149.98 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 12m Buy It Now for only: $149.98 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 11m |
 NEW LA JOLLA DRIVER 12 OFFSET GOLF CLUB SENIOR FLEX RH $19.99 Time Remaining: 17d 10h 2m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 CALLAWAY DIABLO OCTANE 115 DRIVER PROJECT X GRAPHITE 45 LIGHT SENIOR $7.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 36m |
 NEW LH Nike MachSpeed Square Black STR8 FIT Driver 95 Senior $79.98 Time Remaining: 26d 20h 54m Buy It Now for only: $79.98 |
 TaylorMade R9 SUPERTRI SERIES DRIVER 105 DEGREE MOTORE 60 SENIOR $98.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 4m |
 New 2012 Cobra Amp Offset Driver 115 Senior RH $194.99 Time Remaining: 16d 23h 38m Buy It Now for only: $194.99 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 8h 6m |
 NIKE SQ DYMO2 105 Driver Senior Flex Adjustable Shaft Right Hand $79.99 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 36m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Callaway Golf FT iz Driver 9 Graphite Senior $11.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 34m |
 TaylorMade R9 460 Driver 105 UST Competition 65 Series Senior Flex Graphite $109.99 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 47m Buy It Now for only: $109.99 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 46m |
 New NON CONFORMING Golf Club USGA ILLEGAL SENIOR A Flex WHITE 1 LONG Driver 12 $69.00 Time Remaining: 13d 19h 54m Buy It Now for only: $69.00 |
 TaylorMade R9 460 Driver 105 Senior Right Handed Graphite Golf Club $51.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 21m |
 TAYLOR MADE BURNER SUPERFAST HT DRIVER M FLEX SENIOR $69.00 Time Remaining: 28d 21h 53m Buy It Now for only: $69.00 |
 TaylorMade Golf Burner Superfast 20 13HT Driver Graphite Senior $51.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 4m |
 CALLAWAY DIABLO OCTANE DRIVER 115 GRAPHITE SENIOR $64.99 Time Remaining: 28d 19h 46m Buy It Now for only: $64.99 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 31m |
 Tour Edge Exotics XCG 3 Driver 12 Senior $99.99 Time Remaining: 17d 1h 51m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 TAYLORMADE BURNER SUPERFAST 20 13 HT DRIVER XCON 48 GRAPHITE LIGHT SENIOR $12.33 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 15m |
 Cleveland HiBore XL Ti Driver 105 65 Series UST Graphite Senior Flex w Cover $79.99 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 33m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 NEW 2012 TAYLORMADE R11S R 11 S 12 DRIVER SENIOR FLEX ALDILA RIP PHENOM $142.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 10m |
 Callaway Golf Clubs FT iZ Driver 13 VooDoo Senior Flex Graphite $95.99 Time Remaining: 18d 28m Buy It Now for only: $95.99 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $39.01 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 32m |
 COBRA S9 1 M SPEED 105 DRIVER GRAPHITE SENIOR $44.99 Time Remaining: 23d 10m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 CALLAWAY FT IZ I MIX 13 DRIVER SENIOR VOODOO EXCELLENT $27.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 2m |
 Mint Cleveland 2012 CG Black Driver 12 Graphite Senior Right $335.99 Time Remaining: 28d 19h 45m Buy It Now for only: $335.99 |
 CALLAWAY RAZR HAWK 105 DRIVER RIP 60 BY ALDILA GRAPHITE LIGHT SENIOR $26.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 8h 39m |
 Adams Speedline F11 Driver 105 Senior Flex Golf Club Aldila VooDoo AVS5 $99.00 Time Remaining: 6d 23h 44m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 LH Callaway Golf RAZR Hawk I Mix Draw 115 Driver Graphite Senior Left Hand $41.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 40m |
 COBRA ZL ZERO LIMITS 105 DRIVER ALDILA VOODOO 56G SENIOR FLEX LITE SHAFT RH $99.99 Time Remaining: 26d 11h 9m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Ping Golf G10 Draw Driver 105 Graphite Senior $41.00 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 34m |
 SENIOR DRIVER BIG SQUARE HEAD GOLF CLUB TITANIUM GRAPHITE 455CC RIGHT HANDED NEW $49.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 30m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 TaylorMade r7 460 Driver 115 Senior Right Handed Graphite Golf Club $10.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 24m |
 ADAMS SPEEDLINE 105 DRIVER PROLAUNCH BLUE GRAPHITE LIGHT SENIOR $0.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 15m |
 LH Tour Edge XCG 4 XCG4 105 Driver w A Seniors Flex Graphite Golf NEW 0011 $139.99 Time Remaining: 13d 12h 18m Buy It Now for only: $139.99 |
 TaylorMade Golf Clubs Burner SuperFast 20 95 Driver Senior Very Good $109.99 Time Remaining: 4h 56m |
 NEW Lefthanded Callaway RAZR Hawk Draw Driver 115 Senior $143.98 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 12m Buy It Now for only: $143.98 |
 NEW 2012 TAYLORMADE R11S R 11 S 105 DRIVER SENIOR FLEX ALDILA RIP PHENOM $190.00 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 40m |
 Cobra AMP Offset Driver 105 Senior $198.99 Time Remaining: 23d 2h 2m Buy It Now for only: $198.99 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $0.99 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 12m |
 ORLIMAR TRIMETAL 105 DEGREE DRIVER MENS R H SENIOR FLEX $24.99 Time Remaining: 26d 9h 37m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 NEW 2012 TAYLORMADE ROCKETBALLZ RBZ 105 DRIVER SENIOR FLEX XCON 5 RH $193.00 (33 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 22m |
 TaylorMade RARE Senior LONG DRIVE SHAFT fit R9+R11+RBZ Driver CLEARANCE SALE $79.20 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 2m Buy It Now for only: $79.20 |
 LH Callaway Golf Clubs FT iZ I MIX Driver 10 VooDoo 60 Senior Flex $6.66 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 35m |
 TaylorMade Burner Superfast 105 Driver w Senior Graphite Golf Club 3487 $84.99 Time Remaining: 27d 3h 10m Buy It Now for only: $84.99 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $0.99 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 6m |
 Callaway Diablo Edge Driver 11 deg Aldila Habanero 60 A Lite Senior Lumpys 631 $70.00 Time Remaining: 24d 2h 9m Buy It Now for only: $70.00 |
 CALLAWAY DIABLO OCTANE 115 DRIVER PROJECT X GRAPHITE 45 LIGHT SENIOR $0.99 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 15m |
 RH TAYLORMADE BURNER SUPERFAST DRIVER HT 13 SENIOR FLEX NEW $129.99 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 29m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 COBRA S2 OFFSET 115 DRIVER FUJIKURA FIT ON MAX 55 GRAPHITE LIGHT SENIOR $27.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 9h 24m |
 TaylorMade Burner 2009 105 Driver w Senior Graphite Golf Club 3486 $69.99 Time Remaining: 27d 3h 10m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 CALLAWAY DIABLO OCTANE 115 DRIVER PROJECT X GRAPHITE 45 LIGHT SENIOR $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 9h 36m |
 McHenry Metals Tour Pure Titanium CM 90 95 Senior Driver Golf Club $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 57m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 NEW 2012 TAYLORMADE R11S R 11 S 12 DRIVER SENIOR FLEX ALDILA RIP PHENOM $103.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 5h 10m |
 COBRA S3 MAX 115 DRIVER Lite Flex Seniors w HEADCOVER 85 10 $89.99 Time Remaining: 6d 6h 19m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 TAYLORMADE R9 460 105 DRIVER RE AX 60 BY ALDILA GRAPHITE LIGHT SENIOR $0.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 51m |
 Cobra Golf AMP OFFSET Driver 105 Aldila RIP Graphite Lite Senior Flex NEW $229.95 Time Remaining: 24d 20h 58m Buy It Now for only: $229.95 |
 TAYLORMADE R11 105 DRIVER BLUR 60 BY FUJIKURA GRAPHITE LIGHT SENIOR $152.51 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 8h 45m |
 NEW 2012 CALLAWAY GOLF RAZR FIT DRIVER RH 115 ALDILA RIPD NV SENIORS SHAFT $272.99 Time Remaining: 10d 1h 12m Buy It Now for only: $272.99 |
 Orlimar ZX Senior Flex 105 Anti Slice Driver With a Callaway Diablo Edge Hat $60.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 45m |
 Nike SQ Mach Speed Black 115 Driver w Fubuki A Senior Graphite Golf Club 3218 $69.99 Time Remaining: 27d 9h 11m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 9m |
 New NON CONFORMING Golf Club USGA ILLEGAL SENIOR A Flex WHITE 1 LONG Driver 10 $69.00 Time Remaining: 13d 19h 53m Buy It Now for only: $69.00 |
 TAYLORMADE R7 DRAW 105 DRIVER RE AX 55 BY MITSUBISHI GRAPHITE LIGHT SENIOR $0.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 6m |
 TAYLORMADE GOLF BURNER SUPERFAST 20 13 DRIVER SENIOR MATRIX 48 VERY GOOD $129.99 Time Remaining: 29d 9h 8m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $0.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 32m |
 New 2012 Adams a12OS Full Golf Set Driver FW Hybrid Irons Putter Senior Graphite $674.99 Time Remaining: 16d 20h 57m Buy It Now for only: $674.99 |
 NEW 2012 TAYLORMADE R11S R 11 S 105 DRIVER SENIOR FLEX ALDILA RIP PHENOM $133.50 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 40m |
 TaylorMade RocketBallz Driver 105 SENIOR SHAFT MINT $215.00 Time Remaining: 6d 4h 16m Buy It Now for only: $215.00 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $0.99 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 46m |
 NIKE SQ DYMO2 DRIVER 105 SENIOR FLEX UST AXIVCORE 45G SASQUATCH SQUARE HEAD $54.99 Time Remaining: 28d 9m Buy It Now for only: $54.99 |
 TaylorMade Golf Clubs R9 SuperTri 85 Driver Senior Very Good $109.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 9h 32m |
 Callaway Razr Fit Driver RH 115 Aldila RIPD NV Senior $284.79 Time Remaining: 24d 23h 44m Buy It Now for only: $284.79 |
 TAYLORMADE R7 LIMITED 115 DRIVER OZIK XCON 55 MOI BY MATRIX LIGHT SENIOR $0.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 30m |
 CALLAWAY BIG BERTHA 460 13 HT DRIVER GRAPHITE SENIOR FLEX AVE CONDT $44.99 Time Remaining: 24d 1h 25m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 Callaway FT I Driver Golf Club Mens 11 Senior Flex Right Handed 489 Retail $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 19m |
 New Nike SQ Machspeed Black Square STR8 Fit 95 Driver Fubuki Senior A Flex $125.25 Time Remaining: 9d 23h 29m Buy It Now for only: $125.25 |
 COBRA ZL 95 DRIVER UST PROFORCE V2 6060 GRAPHITE LIGHT SENIOR 050 $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 51m |
 TAYLOR MADE BURNER SUPERFAST DRIVER 105degree SENIOR $79.99 Time Remaining: 21d 21h 37m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Taylormade R11 Driver Senior Shaft Graphite Fujikura Blur 60g Flex M 335 $65.00 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 21m |
 New Nike SQ Machspeed Black STR8 Fit Adjustable 105 Driver Fubuki 50 Senior A $135.35 Time Remaining: 11d 21h 44m Buy It Now for only: $135.35 |
 Callaway FT IQ I MIX Driver Golf Club 11 Degree Senior Flex Wrench Included $49.00 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 46m |
Driver Senior
Senior driving – facts and myths
Senior Driving accidents grab headlines more than those of any other age group. This has led many to believe that drivers over the age of 60 are probably the worst drivers on the road. In sharp contrast, statistics released by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) show the safest drivers are found to be between 64 and 69 years old. The highest risk group is actually teenaged male drivers! Senior drivers are however most likely to die in a crash because at their age they are much more frail.
Aging and driving- the popular myths about senior drivers that they are careless on the road, have much slower reflexes and are a danger to others on the road because of their erratic driving have all been proved wrong by in-depth studies in this regard. The biggest thing against seniors is the perception that as bodily functions are affected by advancing age, older drivers are higher risk. The specific physical abilities necessary to be a safe driver like sound vision and hearing, a strong memory, quick reaction time and flexibility, do decline as we grow older, but this rate of decline sharply varies from person to person.
Statistics however prove that elder drivers are more likely to receive traffic citations for turning improperly, going through red lights or otherwise failing to yield to traffic signs. Accidents cause more fatalities in this age group, they are more likely to be seriously hurt and require more hospitalization. However, a healthy adult with safe driving habits in his middle years will often mature into a careful senior driver.
Environmental factors – Though these are often amplified in seniors, environmental factors like confusing intersections or unclear road signs are irritants to people of all age groups. Added risk factors are the typically older generation cars, because they have less safety features, but seniors prefer these cars. A well maintained vehicle, with a bigger display panel, one that a person is well oriented to and clearly marked road signals go a long way in helping senior drivers in their driving.
Usually a comprehensive assessment helps ascertain if the senior driver is fit to take his car on the road or needs help. However, talking to a senior about his driving is a sensitive issue and should be taken up with care and empathy.
Driver Assessment: It's usually a good idea to have senior drivers undergo driving assessment after every few years once they cross 60, if any of the following signs are visible:
- Sudden problems on the road like abrupt braking or lane changes or generally erratic driving
- Display of slower reflexes like slower response to road conditions, confusion between the gas and brake pedals and trouble reading road signs
- Shorter attention and memory spans like forgetting routes, trouble handling change, missing exit signs
- Increased citations, more visible dents and scrapes on the car.
Senior driver safety classes help refresh driving skills of senior drivers and are usually recommended to most of the drivers who go in for an assessment. Lots of organizations like the State DMV and local AARP chapters impart these trainings which have proved immensely beneficial for the following reasons:
- A driver is better prepared to handle the road as one learns to be more aware of the other drivers around him. Defensive driving is stressed upon.
- The latest rules and regulations, road signs, driving etiquette are all refreshed in these courses.
- The driver and his family are more confident about their driving skills so there are far lesser chances of keys being snatched away. This means a senior is independent, mobile and usually more active for longer.
- The defensive driving certification usually also gets seniors lower premiums and discounts on auto insurance, providing a strong financial incentive as well.
To sum up, there is a lot of bias against senior drivers as any collision involving one behind the wheel, is blown out of proportion by the media and general population. It is wrong to automatically assume that roads would be much safer if senior drivers were kept away. Before snatching the car keys away from an elder driver make sure you are certain about his/her poor driving capabilities beyond reasonable doubt. Assessments for seniors are meant to help in this regard. If a senior is of sound physical and mental health and a careful driver on the road, do not stop him/her from driving. That can be terribly demoralizing and lead to depression and withdrawal. Instead, enroll him/her in a defensive driver class to help refresh driving skills and prepare him/her to tackle the road more confidently, for longer.
About the Author
Christoper Smith is a retired personal finance consultant, interested in adventure living. He loves to explore new places, people and cultures with his wife. He writes regularly during his travels; mostly on the road, from his trailer. His interest lies in the fields of finance and insurance [home, life and auto insurance] - his favorite subjects from the past.
Senior Driver Ombudsman Program