So far 209 people have died on New Zealand roads this year and a quarter of them are aged over 60.
Statistics show our older generation is more likely to be involved in a fatal crash - or one that involves injuries - than our younger drivers.
But driving means independence and, understandably, our older Kiwis are reluctant to give that up.
For most of Roy Crawford's 101 years of life, he sat safely in the driver's seat.
But this year, nearly 90 years after he first got behind the wheel, he decided to retire his driver's licence.
"I lost my confidence, I just didn't feel right driving, I was making mistakes and all that."
Fifty drivers aged over 60 have already died on our roads this year, that's more than twice the number of drivers aged between 15 and 19 and also 20 and 24.
"Senior drivers actually crash less than junior drivers - other factors they probably drive less and in better conditions. But what is true is when senior drivers have an accident, they are more vulnerable and likely to be injured more," said AA Driving School's Roger Venn
Once Kiwi drivers reach the age of 75 they have to renew their licence and a medical certificate is required. From the age of 80 their licence has to be renewed every two years.
But a licence does mean independence for many older people, so giving it up isn't easy.
But there are options. Driving Miss Daisy is a nationwide taxi service that focuses on the elderly.
Monica Zwart owns the Gisborne branch and offers transport, friendship and security, ensuring her client's house is locked and escorting them to and from the car.
"They are awesome people, they are part of our community, I can help them get out and about, get to their appointments and they remain part of our community," she told Newshub."
"As an 82-year-old that has macular degeneration and can't drive anymore, she's a bit of an angel to me. She's more than just a service, she's a friend," Ralph Walker said.
And Zwart's been known to take late-night phone calls from other clients, with all important questions.
"What is the capital of the Netherlands, Holland, is Belgium near there. Yes, so there's all sorts of questions. Sometimes, it's 'I can't find my teeth - did I leave them in the car?'."
For those reluctant to give up their licence Age Concern does offer free Staying Safe Refresher Courses for Older Drivers and it's available country-wide.
The AA Driving School also offers a free 'in-car' coaching session to members over 74 who may be struggling with things they used to take for granted, such as turning their head to check what's coming from behind.
"I encourage older drivers to become self-aware. Obviously, as we age we become less agile and mobile and our eyesight and hearing changes. So I recommend drivers become aware of these changes and try to adapt how they drive or where they drive to the changes in the body," Venn said.
And if it's all too much sometimes it's best to slow down and downsize to a mobility scooter - the favourite mode of transport for 94-year-old Winnie Flavell Mott.
For Flavell Mott, the mobility scooter proved especially invaluable during the lockdown.
"I would go on my scooter and my daughter would run behind me if I went too fast."
But Crawford said it's important to recognise when it's time to trade in the driver's seat for the La-Z-Boy.
