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When should older adults stop driving? It depends — California (05/17/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationCarFit — District of Columbia (05/27/2020)
Source: UniversityCarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them.
Brain Training Tips for Smart Driving — District of Columbia (10/04/2016)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationA study funded by the National Institutes of Health recently found that adult drivers who had cognitive training for memory, reasoning or speed of processing had 50 percent fewer car crashes than those in the control group.
Turning Over the Keys: Medical Fitness and Aging Drivers — District of Columbia (08/24/2011)
Source: Professional AssociationThis AAA report was presented at the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Annual (AAMVA) International Conference in 2011.
Cardiovascular Disease, Aging and Traffic Accidents — California (08/01/1967)
Source: ExpertMean individual traffic accident and violation rates were compared for 267 “healthy” drivers and 82 senile persons.
Washington: Safe driving for seniors — District of Columbia
Source: Professional AssociationWashington State Department of Licensing resource for older drivers.
Aggressive Driving — District of Columbia
Source: State Agency/ProgramYou are well advised to keep you cool in traffic- research from the NHTSA and AAA's foundation show that aggressive driving accounts for 1/3 and half of all traffic fatalities.
Prescription medication and driving what are the hazards — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramAs 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.