New in-vehicle systems must be designed for users who receive no training in how to use them and whose cognitive and sensory abilities vary.
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Designing In-Vehicle Technologies for Older Drivers — National (03/01/2009)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationHarnessing New Technology To Keep Older People Behind The Wheel For Longer — National (09/20/2008)
Source: NewsA new study has highlighted the key role technology could play in extending the age at which people can drive safely on our roads.
Personal Vehicle Transportation — National (07/01/2007)
Source: ExpertThis chapter covers older drivers’ transportation needs and driving patterns.
Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPractitioner's Toolkit—OT’s role in driving rehab — National
Source: Professional AssociationPractitioner's toolkit- OT's role in driving rehab provides tools and resources that promote the growth of occupational therapy programs and services addressing safety mobility and participation in the community as drivers.
Older Driver Safety Program — Georgia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe program utilizes a public health approach to develop collaborative relationships and processes to determine appropriate education, environmental, policy interventions for health and safety professionals, as well as the public
ADED Fact Sheet — National
Source: Professional AssociationIntroducing ADED: the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists works with drivers of all ages and abilities for independent transportation and explores alternative transportation solutions.
State Highway Safety Offices / Countermeasures that Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationCountermeasures That Work is intended to be reference guide for State Highway Safety Offices to help select effective, science based traffic safety countermeasures to address highway safety problems.
Transportation Safety Institute Courses — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTransportation Safety Institute Courses offers free cources on a range of topics. Note while the courses are free, you will need to register to sign up and then select the training from NHTSA topics.
Research for Older Adult Driver Initiative ROADI — North Carolina
Source: UniversityThe overall aim of ROADI is to make motor vehicle driving in North Carolina safe for all drivers and pedestrians.