As you get older and start living out your golden years, there are a lot of different reasons driving a car may no longer be an option for transportation. It could be a medical condition that makes it unsafe to drive,
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Essential Safety Tips for Seniors Using Public Transportation — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationBest ways to get around rural areas without a car — National
Source: Professional AssociationSo what do people without the option of driving do to get around in rural America? It often comes down to learning to use a patchwork of available options.
License Lookup — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhy Choose LicenseLookup.org? Does your accountant really carry the right license for your business project? Use this tool to look up the license.
Florida: Tampa Bay's Go Hart Public Transportation — Florida
Source: Local ProgramWhat's new, what's happening, and what's to come in Tampa Bay public transportation.
How to Help Aging Parents Drive Longer — National
Source: Professional AssociationYou should plan for your parent’s eventual “driving retirement” when physical and cognitive changes make driving too difficult. Learn what to look for and how to navigate this tricky conversation.
Virginia: Arlington's Transit Blog — Virginia
Source: Local ProgramA blog for Arlington, Virginia’s transit, ART.
What Should You Keep in the Car? — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationEvery vehicle should have an emergency supply kit in the trunk. Learn what goes into the Emergency Supply Kit with a list from National Safety Council.
Utah: Ride UTA — Utah
Source: State Agency/ProgramA blog for Utah’s Transit Authority.
Driving Safety Tips for Senior Drivers — Texas
Source: For Profit OrganizationAmerican Safety Council published safety tips for senior drivers and senior license requirements in Texas.
Driving as We Age — Utah
Source: UniversityThe University of Utah provides vehicle tips, rehabilitation after injury information, recognizing warning signs, and other best practices around driving as older adults.