There are adaptive aids to help seniors stay safely behind the wheel for longer. Learn more about adaptive driving aids for seniors.
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Adaptive Driving Aids for Seniors — National (05/17/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationOlder Adults, New Mobility, and Automated Vehicles: A Framework for Harnessing Emerging Technology for Individual and Societal Benefit — National (02/17/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWith older adults having fewer transportation options than their younger counterparts automated vehicles are often viewed as one technology that can extend an older adults ability to remain independently mobile.
Keeping Your Mobility With CarFit — National (02/11/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationCarfit is an educational program that provides information explaining a range of vehicle safety features and offers guidance on how to adjust those features to optimize the benefit of individual body size and stature.
How to Use Rideshare Apps — National (02/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLearn to use a rideshare app to help cut down on your driving.
Injury Vulnerability and Effectiveness of Occupant Protection Technologies for Older Occupants and Women — National (05/01/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on injury vulnerability and the effectiveness of occupant protection technologies for older occupants and women.
Effectiveness of LED Stop Lamps for Reducing Rear-End Crashes: Analyses of State Crash Data — National (02/01/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on the effectiveness of LED stop lamps for reducing rear-end crashes and analyses of state crash data.
V2V Communications Fact Sheet — National
Source: US Department of TransportationFor the past decade, NHTSA has researched V2V, a communication technology that allows vehicles to communicate to one another regarding important safety and mobility information.
Spectrum of Driver Services — National
Source: ExpertDefine the common language and different program models used in a wide range of driving programs, covering everything from driving school for healthy drivers to driving rehabilitation programs.
The Role Of Driver Rehabilitation In Determining Fitness To Drive: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis document provides guidance to SDLA's regarding the role of driver rehabilitation specialists in providing evidence, via comprehensive evaluations, to support fitness-to-drive decisions for medically at-risk drivers.
Safety Issues & Recalls — National
Source: US Department of TransportationEvery Vehicle has a unique VIN. Enter a VIN to learn f a specific vehicle need to be repaired as part of a recall.