The National Safety Council created a .pdf of information for family members and loved ones of seniors regarding their driving ability.
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Time to Hand Over the Keys? — National (12/31/2012)
Source: NewsWhen Should Elderly Drivers Hang Up the Car Keys? — National (11/18/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationKiplinger gives information on how to approach a senior family member regarding their driving ability and safety behind the wheel.
Old and on the Road: Can We Train Elderly Drivers To Be Safer? — National (02/13/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationThis post reports that University of Massachusetts psychological scientist, Alexander Pollatsek found in his research of older drivers that many of their mistakes behind the wheel come from old driving habits.
To Drive or Not to Drive, That Isn’t the Question — National (12/31/2009)
Source: UniversityThis research examines older drivers and how they rationalize and cope with their own changing psychological and physical functioning.
Residual Effects of Hypnotic Drugs in Aging Drivers — National (12/31/2009)
Source: Professional AssociationResearch was conducted to measure the effect of hypnotic drugs on driving performance in aging drivers.
Driver Fitness Medical Guidelines — National (09/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe National Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides a driver fitness medical guideline booklet on its website.
The Long-Term Effect of ABS in Passenger Cars and LTVs — National (08/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on the long-term effect of ABS in passenger cars and LTVs.
Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices) — National (06/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA's publication "Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices)"
The Effectiveness of Amber Rear Turn Signals for Reducing Rear Impacts — National (04/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on the effectiveness of amber rear turn signals for reducing rear impacts.