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inderella 2.0 Many retirees are trying to keep some aspects of their traditional lifestyle, such as driving their own car, but have found the costs associated with it have become quite high. This may not be the case for everyone, but as technology becomes cheaper for older Australians, and the market for driver-assisted devices increases, there is potential for elderly drivers to keep some of the traditional benefits of driving. An autonomous car, even if it doesn’t have you behind the wheel, can make all of your trips by car safer, more reliable and quicker. It also allows you to choose when you want to go, and the car can take care of the driving. Even if you plan to use a mobility scooter or walker to get around, owning a car can be cheaper than using public transport. Best for: Well-heeled retirees who are keen to keep some aspects of their lifestyle. Price: just under $10,000 per year (ask a real estate agent to find you one).

dollars 4.0 The biggest demand by retirees who want to drive in retirement is driver assistance systems that work in tandem with the person driving. There are three different driver assistance systems, with different levels of sophistication: Toyota’s Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection; Tesla’s Autopilot and Nissan’s ProPilot. As they are all quite new, the prices range from about $12,000 to $17,000 each. While there are different levels of driver assistance technology, all three allow the car to drive itself in certain situations, if the owner is present. These systems will detect when the car is heading for a collision and automatically intervene to stop the car, or to gently nudge it back into the lane if it needs to be moved. Best for: New-home owners looking to keep some.