In seeming contrast to the notion that the elderly often have memory problems, a new study finds driver retraining to be an effective strategy for improving the safe-driving habits of older drivers over the long term.
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Drivers Education for Older Drivers Remains for 2 Years, Researcher Finds — National (04/26/2013)
Source: NewsHas the Time Come for an Older Driver Vehicle? — National (02/02/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationThis paper questions if it’s time for vehicles to be designed to suit the needs of an older population.
Elderly Drivers Support Competency Tests — National (05/28/2011)
Source: NewsResearchers studying driving habits and accident rates among the elderly found that a majority support age-based competency tests.
Driving Simulators Help Older Adults Improve Their Road Skills — National (01/14/2011)
Source: NewsOlder drivers could benefit from training programs that put them behind the wheel -- in a driving simulator, with an observer who helps them develop their skills, according to a new article.
Older Driver Safety: A Report from the Older Drivers Project — National (12/03/2003)
Source: ExpertThis report was created out of the growing public concern regarding senior drivers and their crash rates.
Confidence In, and Self-rating Of, Driving Ability Among Older Drivers — Connecticut (05/01/1998)
Source: ExpertActive drivers in a representative cohort of older individuals age 77 years and older in New Haven, Connecticut were interviewed.
Helping Elders Retire From Driving — National
Source: NewsToday’s Geriatric Medicine published an article on how caregivers, family members, and physicians can help elders retire from driving.
What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationRAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.
How to Talk With Senior About their Unsafe Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationTalking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving that freedom can be very difficult to accept.
Evergreen Campaign Material — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTo learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in older drivers. You may want to share some of the materials at the following site with family members.