The following are some warning signs that may indicate that an older driver can no longer operate an automobile safely.
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Driving & Transportation / Older Driver — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramFlorida: 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.
Driver Medical Referral — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramFlorida’s Driver Medical Referral Visor Card which mentions the observations and indicators and what to look for in a potential medical condition that affects safe driving.
Driver License Renewal Requirements/Options for Older Drivers — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramIf your state is looking to create a state resource page for Older Drivers, please use these as examples.
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.
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.
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.
Aging Drivers: Request for a Driver Evaluation — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramKeeping Aging Drivers Safe: Request for a Driver Evaluation explains how to fill out and submit a request for a driver evaluation using the Request for Driver Evaluation form (DA-88).
Aging Drivers: Physician's Statement of Examination — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramKeeping Aging Drivers Safe: Physician's Statement of Evaluation shows healthcare professionals how to fill out and submit the Physician's Statement of Examination (DA-4P) when requesting a driver evaluation for a patient.