Aside from treating medical conditions that impair driving ability, most medical practitioners are not prepared to formulate or execute a driving rehabilitation plan; referral to specialists is often helpful.
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Interventions With the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationMedical Review Practices For Driver Licensing Volume 3 — District of Columbia (04/01/2017)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis volume updates the information presented in 2003 (Summary of Medical Advisory Board Practices in the United States).
Oregon: DMV At-Risk Driver Program — Oregon
Source: State Agency/ProgramOregon's DMV resource for helping seniors stay safe and mobile
Medical Reporting/Medical Review Process — Florida
Source: State Agency/Programf your state is looking to create a state resource page for Older Drivers, please use these as examples.
Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers Overview — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis includes selection and highlights from the Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Road Users.
ADED: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationAmong the many duties of state driver licensing agencies, protecting the public is a top priority. State licensing agencies work with medical advisory boards to determine if an individual is safe to drive.
Driver Medical review Process in States — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has a database showing each state's Driver Licensing Policies and Practices affecting order and Medically- At-Risk drivers.
Pocket Guide Screening and Management of Age Related Driving Impairment — National
Source: ExpertThis reference tool includes information on who to screen and how to report drivers with medical conditions. It also provides a listing of tests recommended by the American Geriatric Society to determine driving fitness.
Reporting an Unsafe Driver — Arizona
Source: State Agency/ProgramArizona DOT has posted reporting unsafe driver requirements for law enforcement and physicians and others on how you can report an Unsafe driver in your area.
Physicians Reporting form — New York
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis form is provided for use by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to report an individual whose driving ability may be affected due to some physical or mental health.