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  1. My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Illinois — Illinois (06/17/2023)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in Illinois, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources. 

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  2. Bike Safety Tips for Older Adults — Illinois (09/28/2021)

    Source: Expert

    The goal of the Ride Illinois Safety Program is to make bike education courses and resources accessible to adults and children across Illinois. This webinar is tailored to older adults and being safe while biking. 

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  3. District of Columbia: Senior Driver Information for DC — District of Columbia (09/18/2020)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    DC’s Department of Motor Vehicles has a page on its website specifically for seniors with information regarding licensing.

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  4. CarFit — District of Columbia (05/27/2020)

    Source: University

    CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them.

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  5. Maryland: The Senior Connection of Montgomery County — Maryland (01/01/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This non-profit organization in Montgomery County, Maryland provides free rides to seniors and persons with disabilities, with service provided by hundreds of volunteers.

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  6. Medical Review Practices For Driver Licensing  Volume 3 — District of Columbia (04/01/2017)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This volume updates the information presented in 2003 (Summary of Medical Advisory Board Practices in the United States). 

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  7. Brain Training Tips for Smart Driving — District of Columbia (10/04/2016)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    A study funded by the National Institutes of Health recently found that adult drivers who had cognitive training for memory, reasoning or speed of processing had 50 percent fewer car crashes than those in the control group.

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  8. Medical Review Practices For Driver Licensing Volume 1 — District of Columbia (10/01/2016)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    A Case Study of Guidelines and Processes in Seven U.S. States. 

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  9. Maryland: Resources Online for Older Drivers — Maryland (07/06/2016)

    Source: News

    Montgomery County has launched “Explore Older Driver Resources,” a new webpage for older residents and their families. The page includes information about driving safely as well as alternate transportation options. 

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  10. Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Are About to Be Everywhere — District of Columbia (05/01/2016)

    Source: Professional Association

    NHTSA predicts that most automakers’ acceptance of the challenge will make AEB standard on new cars three years faster than could be achieved through the formal regulatory process. And the feature could be arriving sooner than 2022.

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