Healthcare practitioners become involved in driving decisions during routine examinations. This article talk about what your role is and how you can help your patients.
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Overview of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: ExpertIntroduction to the Clinician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers — National (05/19/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationAOTA created a presentation about the themes of the Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers.
ARU Full Participant Manual — National (10/01/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis course is designed so that those involved in aging road user safety can gain the skills and knowledge to manage a successful and sustainable aging road user safety program.
Driving to Independence — Arizona (07/27/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving To Independence offers a comprehensive driver evaluation and training program.
CarFit — 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.
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.
Driving Decisions Workbook — National (01/01/2000)
Source: UniversityThe Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute to assist drivers in understanding age-related changes that can affect your ability to drive safely.
Medication Effects That May Impair Driving Ability — National
Source: US Department of TransportationMedscape here to talk about medicines, whether they are prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC), legal, or illegal, that have the potential to impair driving performance.
Washington: Safe driving for seniors — District of Columbia
Source: Professional AssociationWashington State Department of Licensing resource for older drivers.
Illinois: Cyber Drive - Services for Seniors — Illinois
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Secretary of State for Illinois's office has a website, Cyber Drive Illinois, that was created to disseminate information regarding obtaining a driver’s license and license plates and to promote safety on the state’s roads.