This reference tool includes information on who to screen and how to report drivers with medical conditions. It also provides a listing of tests recommended by the American Geriatric Society to determine driving fitness.
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Pocket Guide Screening and Management of Age Related Driving Impairment — National
Source: ExpertGeriatrics Care Online — National
Source: Professional AssociationFree registration to Geriatric Care Online.
People with Disabilities and Access to Health Care — National
Source: Expert1 in 4 adults in the United States, or 61 million people, have at least one of these disabilities: hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living. Anyone can have a disability at any point in their life.
Aging and Disability Network — National
Source: ExpertThe aging and disability network is made up of local, state, and national organizations and committed advocates working to support older adults and people with disabilities.
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix — National
Source: ExpertYou can go over this article to see how prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications affect patients driving ability.
Driving Safely After 60 — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe American Optometric Association gives tips on driving safely after 60 on its website.