Various physical issues linked to aging can interfere with safe driving, it’s important that older drivers—and the people who care for them—evaluate their needs to keep them safe while they’re on the road.
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Tip Sheet: Safety Tips For Older Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationResources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit Organization10 Warning Signs a Driver May Have Alzheimer’s Disease — National
Source: Professional AssociationInternational Association of Chiefs of Police has a pocket card on the ten warning signs a driver may have with Alzheimer’s Disease and ten steps on how to interact with someone that may have Alzheimer’s Disease.
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.
State Driver Licensing Agencies Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS offers a wealth of resources that promote older driver safety. We have curated lists to provide the perfect starting point for exploring resources, materials, and tools specific to you
Law Enforcement Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOregon: Driver and Motor Vehicle Services on Unsafe Drivers — Oregon
Source: State Agency/ProgramOregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services has put together a brochure for residents detailing signs of unsafe driving and what can be done about it. it also gives information on how to report an unsafe driver.
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
Driver Medical review Process in States — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has a database showing each state's Driver Licensing Policies and Practices affecting order and Medically- At-Risk drivers.
The Effects of Aging on Driving Poster — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS developed posters that you can use in any location