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  1. 7 Simple Adjustments to Help Older Adults Drive Safer — Virginia (10/14/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    the number of older drivers on our roads is increasing and changes in vision, flexibility, strength, range of motion and height may reduce an older adult's control behind the wheel. 

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  2. Art of Aging: Senior Drivers — Pennsylvania (08/25/2016)

    Source: News

    Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that older drivers are among the safest. But eventually, we all retire from the road. 

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  3. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities — Pennsylvania (11/10/2015)

    Source: Local Program

    A blog for Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities.

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  4. NHTSA's Older Driver and Road Safety Information — Pennsylvania 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    The PennDOT older driver page touches on older driver safety tips, warning signs for when older drivers should limit their driving, older driver videos, a mature driving improvement course, and alternative transportation options. 

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  5. Pedestrian Safety — Pennsylvania 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Whether you’re walking or driving, share equal respect. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you know the laws and follow the safety tips, you can drive safely and walk safely.

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  6. How to Find Out if Your Elderly Parent is Safe to Drive in Virginia — Virginia 

    Source: Professional Association

    Are you worried that your elderly parent is no longer safe to drive? This article will tell you what to do next, especially if your loved one lives in Virginia.

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  7. Driving & Transportation / Older Driver — Virginia 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    The following are some warning signs that may indicate that an older driver can no longer operate an automobile safely.

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  8. Virginia: Arlington's Transit Blog — Virginia 

    Source: Local Program

    A blog for Arlington, Virginia’s transit, ART.

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  9. Virginia: Mature Driver Safety — Virginia 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles’ website gives information regarding safe driving courses and GrandDriver for mature drivers in the state. 

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  10. When to Yield: Questions and Answers about Dementia — Virginia 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This booklet reviews the many hard decisions involved with dementia and driving and gives you approaches, including a sample "safe driving agreement" for dealing with this difficult topic. 

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