Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety

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Your resource for information pertaining to highway safety for older drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists.

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August is National Wellness Month

Older adults need a mix of physical activities to stay healthy, which helps improve safety on the road. Learn about the three types of exercise to include in your weekly activities from the National Institute on Aging.

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The Welcome to ChORUS video enhances your experience by learning how to navigate the ChORUS site. 

Spotlights

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Back to School: Keeping Children Safe
Summer is almost over and that means back to school time. Did you know, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus? It’s important for all drivers, as well as parents and students, to understand school bus safety.
Three motorcyclists wearing helmets and protective jackets ride around a curve in a road lined with trees.
Motorcycle Safety -- NHTSA
If you ride a motorcycle, you already know how much fun riding can be. You understand the exhilaration of cruising the open road and the challenge of controlling a motorcycle. Safe motorcycling takes balance, coordination, and good judgment.
A screenshot of the East Carolina University Department of Occupational Therapy page with a bird's eye view of the campus.
Between the Lines, from ECU Department of Occupational Therapy
As you age, determining your driving timeline can be a nuanced conversation with family and medical professionals. Between The Lines is a short film series featuring Sharon, an older driver coming to terms with the next phase of her life and independence.
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