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  1. Development and Pilot Testing of the Driving Check-Up: Expanding the Continuum of Services Available to Assist Older Drivers — National (05/18/2018)

    Source: Expert

    This report describes the development and initial pilot testing of the Driving Check-Up, a model program for a driving-school evaluation of driving knowledge and skills for older adults.
     

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  2. Older Driver Compliance with License Restrictions — National (04/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    To safely extend licensure for older drivers with marginal impairments, State Driver licensing agencies may impose behavioral restrictions in lieu of suspension to preserve mobility. 

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  3. Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/13/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This report from TRIP, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that conducts technical research related to surface transportation, provides key data related to older driver safety and discusses strategies for improving safety.

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  4. Ohio’s Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Safety for Aging Citizens — Ohio (03/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This article from the ITE Journal discusses how the Ohio Department of Transportation has collaborated with occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive approach to older driver safety.

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  5. Utah: Senior Drivers – 2011 Utah Crash Facts — Utah (12/31/2011)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Utah’s Department of Public Safety release its crash rates per licensed driver by age in 2011.

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  6. Many Older Floridians Have No Backup Plan After Hanging Up Their Keys — Florida (12/02/2011)

    Source: News

    Florida is home to one of the highest percentages of residents ages 65 and older in the USA, but very few of them have through ahead to a time when they will no longer be able to drive a vehicle safely. 

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  7. Illinois: City of Chicago 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis – Summary Report — Illinois (12/01/2011)

    Source: Local Program

    The city of Chicago published its 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis Summary Report which includes information on pedestrian activity and efforts to improve safety on its streets.

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  8. Turning Over the Keys: Medical Fitness and Aging Drivers — District of Columbia (08/24/2011)

    Source: Professional Association

    This AAA report was presented at the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Annual (AAMVA) International Conference in 2011.

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  9. Driving Errors Increase with Age Among Older Drivers: Blind-spot Errors Most Common Mistake — National (06/22/2011)

    Source: News

    Even 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.

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  10. Elderly Drivers Support Competency Tests — National (05/28/2011)

    Source: News

    Researchers studying driving habits and accident rates among the elderly found that a majority support age-based competency tests.

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