This article talks about age related changes and impact on driving safety, cognition and reaction times, visual impairment, injuries and prevention.
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Traffic Safety and Older Drivers — National (03/01/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationGenerations- Plan For the Road Ahead — National (02/20/2020)
Source: ExpertMake a transportation plan.Plan for the Road Ahead- Boomers — National (02/20/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMake a transportation plan.
A Road Less Traveled: Older Men Struggle More Than Women as Driving Decreases — National (02/18/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationNew AAA report find genders handle reductions in driving differently.
North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program — North Carolina (01/05/2020)
Source: ExpertNorth Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program created a comprehensive website related to senior driver information. This site features 3 different sections with information: Drivers, Caregivers, Professionals.
Maryland: The Senior Connection of Montgomery County — Maryland (01/01/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis non-profit organization in Montgomery County, Maryland provides free rides to seniors and persons with disabilities, with service provided by hundreds of volunteers.
Time to Hand Over the Keys? — National (12/31/2012)
Source: NewsThe National Safety Council created a .pdf of information for family members and loved ones of seniors regarding their driving ability.
Standardized Road Test Results Differ from Older Adults’ Natural Driving — National (12/05/2012)
Source: NewsStudies have shown that our driving abilities decline with age, and for those with cognitive issues such as dementia, it can be even worse.
When Should Elderly Drivers Hang Up the Car Keys? — National (11/18/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationKiplinger gives information on how to approach a senior family member regarding their driving ability and safety behind the wheel.
Road Test and Naturalistic Driving Performance in Healthy and Cognitively Impaired Older Adults: Does Environment Matter? — National (10/30/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationTo relate the standardized road test to video recordings of naturalistic driving in older adults with a range of cognitive impairment.