Of drivers surveyed who plan to buy a car within the next two years, these are the technologies they will be seeking:

- Blind-spot warning systems (87 percent).
- Crash-mitigation systems (85 percent).
- Lane departure warning systems (79 percent).
- Smart headlights (78 percent).

Increased safety for continued independence

Another reason many mature drivers are taking safety technologies into account when shopping for new vehicles is to help extend how long they will be able to continue driving. These drivers say they:

- Will feel more comfortable and confident while driving (38 percent).
- Will feel safer while driving (29 percent).
- Think technology will compensate for driving difficulties (28 percent).

Many mature drivers already adjust when and where they drive so they feel comfortable and safe. Of those who currently limit their driving:

- 50 percent would be more willing to drive on the highway if they had crash-mitigation systems.
- 41 percent would be more willing to drive long distances if they had adaptive cruise control.
- 39 percent would be more willing to drive at night if they had smart headlights.
- 36 percent would be more willing to drive in heavy traffic if they had traffic-jam assist.

Of interest to many baby boomers are driverless cars, which the survey asked drivers why they would consider purchasing one. Read on to see the top five reasons why mature drivers would consider purchasing a driverless car:

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5 reasons why baby boomers would get a driverless car

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