It is important to understand solo aging because many older adults fall into this category, and many more will become solo agers in the future. Solo aging can be full of joys and assets, but early planning is crucial to maintain choice, independence, and satisfaction throughout later life.
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Solo Agers — National
Source: UniversityOlder Driver research - Toward Zero deaths — Minnesota
Source: US Department of TransportationMinnesota research list for older drivers.
Aging Driver Safety — Wisconsin
Source: State Agency/ProgramIn Wisconsin and across the country, the number of people age 65 and over is growing. This trend has a variety of societal implications including potential impacts on drivers and highway safety.
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee — New York
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) coordinates traffic safety activities in the state and shares useful, timely information about traffic safety and the state's highway safety grant program.
Florida: Grand Driver website — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis website focuses on Florida’s senior drivers and indicates that aging requires some changes in terms of driving safely.
Florida: Safe Mobility for Life Coalition Safety and Mobility Resources — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis statewide coalition is led by the Florida Department of Transportation in partnership with the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy at Florida State University.
Virginia: Mature Driver Safety — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramVirginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles’ website gives information regarding safe driving courses and GrandDriver for mature drivers in the state.
Washington: Safe driving for seniors — District of Columbia
Source: Professional AssociationWashington State Department of Licensing resource for older drivers.
Wisconsin: Department of Transportation Senior Driver Information — Wisconsin
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe page includes links regarding special driving circumstances, senior drivers, law enforcement and medical professionals.
Issues Related to Older Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists’ website shows that seniors have lower fatal crash rates, but are at a higher risk for fatalities because of their age.