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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Disease-, Age-related Effects of HIV May Impact Driving Abilities of Middle-aged and Older Adults — Alabama (04/02/2014)

    Source: News

    Nearly half of people living with HIV experience cognitive deficits that may impact instrumental activities of daily living, including driving, according research.

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  8. Turning Over the Keys: Medical Fitness and Aging Drivers — District of Columbia (08/24/2011)

    Source: Professional Association

    This AAA report was presented at the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Annual (AAMVA) International Conference in 2011.

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  9. Cognitive Training Decreases Motor Vehicle Collision Involvement of Older Drivers — Alabama (11/04/2010)

    Source: Professional Association

    This study was done to test cognitive training and motor vehicle collision in senior drivers.

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  10. Maine: Driving Laws for Seniors and Older Drivers — Maine 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Drivers are required to renew their licenses every six years in the state of Louisiana, according to AAA.com. They are also required to complete a vision test at every in-person renewal.

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