Our ability to drive requires not only knowledge and experience, but healthy visual, physical and cognitive capabilities. While our knowledge and experience expand with age, changes to and possible losses in vision, physical health and mental capabilities require adjustments to help us remain safe, responsible drivers.
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Smart Features for Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertADED: 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.
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.
Clinician’s Guide for Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers (Version 4) Cooperative Agreement between AGS and NHTSA — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe Clinician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers, 4th Edition, is published by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) as a service to healthcare providers involved in the care of older adults, which is free to register.
When to Yield: Questions and Answers about Dementia — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis booklet reviews the many hard decisions involved with dementia and driving and gives you approaches, including a sample "safe driving agreement" for dealing with this difficult topic.
Falls Prevention Awareness in Public Transportation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRecently, there has been increased interest in applying falls prevention interventions to public transportation. The programs and professionals listed below may be useful resources to help you evaluate fall risks
Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDriving is a key to independence from the moment we get our first license. Most of us want to hold onto that key for as long as we safely can. This resource created by NHTSA can help.
Driving Safety for Older Adults — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOver 80 percent of older adults have a driver’s license. Older adults who drive a car have freedom and independence. They feel more in control and satisfied with their lives.
Helping Older Drivers Stay Safe: A Guide for Family & Friends — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramHelping an older driver stay safe starts with paying attention to how well they are performing tasks, both inside the car and out. Next, we’ll discuss some of the changes you may want to discuss with an older family member or friend.
North American Conference on ELDERLY MOBILITY — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis guide showcases several national and international noteworthy practices presented during each conference track: alternative transportation, infrastructure and vehicles, driver education and training, driver screening and assessment, and housing and land use.