North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program created a comprehensive website related to senior driver information. This site features 3 different sections with information: Drivers, Caregivers, Professionals.
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North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program — North Carolina (01/05/2020)
Source: ExpertHow to Find Your State DOT — National (04/29/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFederal Highway Administration lists all state transportation websites. Click here to find your state's Department of Transportation.
Medical Review Practices For Driver Licensing Volume 1 — District of Columbia (10/01/2016)
Source: US Department of TransportationA Case Study of Guidelines and Processes in Seven U.S. States.
Time-to-contact estimation errors among older drivers with useful field of view impairments — National (07/01/2016)
Source: ExpertThe objective of this study was to evaluate how UFOV impairments affect time-to-contact estimates in elderly drivers deciding when to make a left turn across oncoming traffic.
Functional Changes and Driving Performance in Older Drivers: Assessment and Interventions — National (05/20/2016)
Source: ExpertWith the increasing aging of the population, the number of older drivers is rising. Driving is a significant factor for the quality of life and independence concerning social and working life.
Yellow Lights Pose Particular Peril for Older Drivers — National (10/14/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationA team of research studied various age groups and the timing of yellow lights to see its impact on safety at intersections.
Community Mobility & Driving with Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertCommunity mobility is essential for people meet their daily needs such as going to the grocery store, the pharmacy, the bank and medical appointments.
ChORUS Press Release Older Americans Month 2024 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse the ChORUS Press Release in your Older Americans Months efforts to spread the word about older driver safety during the month of May.
Professional Corner- Safe driver smart options — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis website provides information and resources for these professionals that address the concerns aging drivers face and help keep them independent and mobile for as long as safely possible.
Older Driver Safety Traffic Safety Marketing — National
Source: US Department of TransportationOlder drivers face unique safety concerns including vision, reflexes, and physical fitness. We have materials to help guide the discussion with older drivers, and children and caregivers of aging adults.
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