NHTSA offers an e-booklet on how to understand and the influence of older drivers on its website.
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How to Understand and Influence an Older Driver — National (07/01/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationDriving Errors Increase with Age Among Older Drivers: Blind-spot Errors Most Common Mistake — National (06/22/2011)
Source: NewsEven healthy adults with a safe driving record tend to make more driving errors as they age, including potentially dangerous mistakes, such as failing to check blind spots, according to a new study.
Improving Driving Performance of Senior Drivers Through Self-Monitoring with a Driving Diary — National (07/28/2009)
Source: UniversityThis study investigated whether self-monitoring of driving by use of driving would improve driving performance in senior drivers.
Crash Risk of Older Drivers After Attending a Mature Driver Education Program — National (11/01/2007)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis study was done to determine if crash rates would lessen after post-license education in senior drivers.
Determining Older Driver Crash Responsibility from Police and Insurance Data — National (08/08/2005)
Source: ExpertThis study aims to determine the extent to which older drivers can be considered responsible for their crashes.
Older Driver Safety: A Report from the Older Drivers Project — National (12/03/2003)
Source: ExpertThis report was created out of the growing public concern regarding senior drivers and their crash rates.
Recent Changes in Driving Among Older Adults — National (10/01/1991)
Source: ExpertAn examination of drivers aged at least 65 years between the years 1980 and 1989.
Evergreen Campaign Material — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTo learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in older drivers. You may want to share some of the materials at the following site with family members.
Older Drivers / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLearn the updated statistics about older drivers and how they can be safe in the older drivers chapter in the Countermeasures workbook.
Pedestrian Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationRoadway environment, vehicle type, and design, weather, and road user behavior contribute to pedestrian crashes. Learn more about how you can help with pedestrian safety.