Mediators of the association between driving cessation and mortality among older adults.

Objective: The present study examined health and physical performance as mediators of the association between driving cessation and mortality among older residents of small and large cities.

Method: Participants (N = 2,793) were from the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study. Participants' driving status and health were measured at baseline, and mortality rates were observed across the subsequent 5 years.