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 OrganizationAmerica’s Rural Roads — National (09/01/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationOlder drivers also experience slower cognition, have longer reaction times, and may have difficulty with some of the physical aspects of the driving tasks.
Senior Citizens Back Tougher Rules for Older Drivers — National (12/04/2014)
Source: NewsThis article explains that contrary to popular belief, seniors actually want to see tougher rules in place for older drivers.
Illinois: Impact from Changes in IL Drivers License Renewal Requirements for Older Drivers — Illinois (01/01/1998)
Source: ExpertThis report shows the impact in Illinois when the driver's license renewal length shortened from 4 to 2 years for those ages 81-86 and 1 year for those ages 87 and up.
Compensation in Older Drivers as Reflected in Their Fatal Accidents — National (02/01/1994)
Source: ExpertTo estimate safety effects of compensatory changes in the driving behavior of older drivers (age 65+), their fatal accidents were compared with those of young and middle-aged drivers (26-40 years) in different situations.
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.
Older Driver — National
Source: US Department of TransportationIf you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving.
What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationRAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.
Driving in Winter Weather — National
Source: US Department of TransportationHelpful driving tips for older road users about how to prepare for driving in the winter months. Whether it's snow, sleet, or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions.