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  1. CHP 'Rolls' Out Statewide Safety Training Program for Electric Bicycles — California (08/31/2023)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    As the popularity of e-bikes skyrockets, the CHP is launching an online e-bike safety and training program to help keep commuters and recreational cyclists safe. Read the press release to learn more.

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  2. When should older adults stop driving? It depends — California (05/17/2022)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    It takes more than age to determine when it's time to take the keys. 

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  3. Can changes in driving habits predict cognitive decline in older adults? — Missouri (03/18/2021)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis received 10 million in grants to support studies on the impacts of Alzheimer's, and depression on driving. 

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  4. Driver Safety for Older Adults: What Families Need to Know — California (02/12/2014)

    Source: Expert

    UCLA’s Longevity Center held a community meeting on January 16, 2014 to discuss Driver Safety for Older Adults.

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  5. Connecticut: Elderly Driving Restrictions and Mandatory Testing Requirements — Connecticut (11/22/2005)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This OLR Research Report conducted by Associate Legislative Attorney, Janet L. Kaminski, details Connecticut’s laws regarding license renewal, which at the 2005 there were no special requirements that only applied to elderly residents. 

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  6. Consequences of Driving Cessation Decreased Out-of-Home Activity Levels — Connecticut (11/01/2000)

    Source: Professional Association

    This study shows how out-of-home activity decreased in seniors once they stopped driving.

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  7. Confidence In, and Self-rating Of, Driving Ability Among Older Drivers — Connecticut (05/01/1998)

    Source: Expert

    Active drivers in a representative cohort of older individuals age 77 years and older in New Haven, Connecticut were interviewed. 

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  8. Cardiovascular Disease, Aging and Traffic Accidents — California (08/01/1967)

    Source: Expert

    Mean individual traffic accident and violation rates were compared for 267 “healthy” drivers and 82 senile persons. 

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  9. My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults California — California 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in California, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources. 

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  10. Prescription medication and driving what are the hazards — California 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    As people age, many see increases in the number of their prescribed medications. However, at any age, the more medications you take, the greater the risk that the medications will affect your ability to drive safely. 

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