For the purposes of this fact sheet, the term “older”—in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants—refers to people 65 and older.
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Older Population NHTSA Crash Stats 2021 — National (08/01/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationPersonal Transportation for Seniors — National (07/11/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationSeniorLiving.org has successful strategies to help develop, plan, and create your personal transportation plan.
Why Older Adults Stop Driving — National (06/01/2022)
Source: NewsDriving is fundamental to quality of life for older adults. Given this, many older adults are reluctant to give up the keys to their car, since life for those who do can be difficult.
Visual Scanning Training For Older Drivers — National (05/01/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis study examined the effectiveness of an occupational therapist's visual scanning training program as an intervention to improve the visual scanning performance of healthy older drivers.
Older Driver Performance across Six Naturalistic Studies — National (11/01/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis study aggregated and analyzed naturalistic data from six NHTSA- sponsored studies to determine the extent older drivers scores on clinical measures were associated with ability to control their vehicles, including traffic controls
Countermeasures That Work – Older Drivers [Traffic Tech] — National (11/01/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA has published its 10th edition of Countermeasures that Work, a basic reference to assist State Highway Safety Offices and other highway safety professionals in selecting effective countermeasures for traffic safety.
Living With Disabilities — National (09/30/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationInfographic from the United States Census Bureau about people living with disabilities.
Traffic Safety Facts Older Population — National (05/01/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationDriving In Unpredictable Weather — National (04/13/2021)
Source: NewsApril Showers Bring May Flowers, but the change in season can also bring unpredictable weather and extra challenges when driving a car.
Timing is Key When Planning Your Driving Retirement — National (03/17/2021)
Source: NewsRetiring from driving shouldn't mean sacrificing mobility! Thoughtful planning with caregivers makes all the difference and ensures your ability to stay independent when driving is no longer an option.