This research explores the behaviors and attitudes of elderly drivers regarding cell phone use while driving as well as the prevalence of specific modes of cell phone use including talking, texting, browsing the internet, and navigating.
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Distracted Driving Behaviors and Beliefs among Older Adults: A LongROAD Analysis of the Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety Study — National
Source: ExpertLets talk about Driving After Stroke — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving is often a major concern after a stroke. It’s not unusual for stroke survivors to want to drive. Getting around after a stroke is important — but safety is even more important.
Occupational Therapy Toolkit — National
Source: ExpertThe Occupational Therapy e handouts are organized by 85 treatment guides and are based on current research and best practice.
Older Driver Safety Training — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe National Sheriffs’ Association website has several links for those interested in older driver safety.
Resources for Law Enforcement — National
Source: ExpertThe Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for Law Enforcement. This content is password protected if you don't have a password, contact treds@ucsd.edu for free access to the videos
Identification and Referral of Medically Impaired Older Drivers — National
Source: ExpertThe “Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety,” is a two-hour POST certified training for CPT credit delivered by a team of health and law enforcement professionals.
Alzheimer's Initiatives — National
Source: Professional AssociationInternational Association of Chief of Police Alzheimer’s Initiative is a comprehensive toolkit for law enforcement.
Red Flags of Medically At-Risk Drivers — Maryland
Source: State Agency/ProgramMaryland’s Red Flag tool.
Referring Drivers to MVA Medical Review Process — Maryland
Source: State Agency/ProgramA video of their process of referring Maryland drivers to the DMV.
10 Warning Signs a Driver May Have Alzheimer’s Disease — National
Source: Professional AssociationInternational Association of Chiefs of Police has a pocket card on the ten warning signs a driver may have with Alzheimer’s Disease and ten steps on how to interact with someone that may have Alzheimer’s Disease.