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  1. Older Driver — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    If you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving. 

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  2. Helping Older Drivers Stay Safe: A Guide for Family & Friends — National 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Helping an older driver stay safe starts with paying attention to how well they are performing tasks, both inside the car and out. Next, we’ll discuss some of the changes you may want to discuss with an older family member or friend.

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  3. Older Driver Safety Program — Georgia 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    The program utilizes a public health approach to develop collaborative relationships and processes to determine appropriate education, environmental, policy interventions for health and safety professionals, as well as the public

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  4. Are Your Medicines Increasing you Risk of a Fall or a Car Crash — National 

    Source: Expert

    Use this fact sheet to identify medicines that can put you at risk with potential side effects that can affect your driving, and questions to ask your doctors.

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  5. Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization
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  6. Aging (Older) Drivers — Wisconsin 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Wisconsin has compiled a list of resources for older drivers to help them and their loved ones assess driving safety. 

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  7. Older Drivers Safety Program — National 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Older drivers have an excessively high rate of motor vehicle fatalities compared to other adult age groups, on a per vehicle mile traveled (VMT) basis.

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  8. Driving and Traveling After a Heart Attack — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Getting back behind the wheel after a heart attack can be just another step in your recovery, but it's important that you're both ready and prepared. 

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  9. What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    RAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.

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  10. Medical Reporting/Medical Review Process — Florida 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    f your state is looking to create a state resource page for Older Drivers, please use these as examples. 

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