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  1. South Dakota: Helpful Facts for Aging Drivers — South Dakota (09/15/2020)

    Source: Professional Association

    Helpful resource from SD Dept. of Public Safety regarding older driver licensing, self-assessments, mobility options, and more. 

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  2. 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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  3. Evaluating the Impact of Passengers on the Safety of Older Drivers — Kentucky (01/01/2003)

    Source: Professional Association

    Overall, the presence of two or more passengers was found to negatively impact the probability that drivers 75 years of age or older were at fault in crashes.

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  4. 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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  5. Alzheimer's Disease and Driving — Virginia 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Dealing with a loved one's ability to drive is an emotional issue, involving not just a person's sense of independence, but also their safety and the safety of others.

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  6. Mature Driver Safey Senior Navigator — Virginia 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

     Be aware of any changes in eyesight, physical fitness and reflexes, and any medications that impact driving ability. Be willing to compensate by making changes in driving habits or choosing alternative transportation. 

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  7. Recognizing the Signs: Senior Driving Safety — Virginia 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Am I a safe driver? After all, most of us want to make a responsible choice to protect others and ourselves when we drive. Age can affect our ability to sense, decide, and act.

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  8. Turning 75? Come See Us at DMV — Virginia 

    Source: Professional Association

    Virginia drivers age 75 or older are required to appear in person at DMV for their next license renewal and pass a vision screening. Once issued your license will generally be valid for five years.

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  9. We Need to talk: The difficult driving conversation: senior Navigator — Virginia 

    Source: Professional Association

    Whether it’s the driving of a spouse, a parent, or another loved one, there may come a time when you begin to question whether a loved one is still safe to drive. How do you know when its time to stop driving? 

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  10. Tips For Senior Drivers — Virginia 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Medical Review Services (MRS) is a team at DMV headquarters that reviews all cases where Virginia drivers may have a mental or physical condition that may impair driving ability, even temporarily. 

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