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  1. Utah: Senior Drivers – 2011 Utah Crash Facts — Utah (12/31/2011)
    Source: State Department of Transportation

    Utah’s Department of Public Safety release its crash rates per licensed driver by age in 2011.
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  2. Many Older Floridians Have No Backup Plan After Hanging Up Their Keys — Florida (12/02/2011)
    Source: Association

    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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  3. Illinois: City of Chicago 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis – Summary Report — Illinois (12/01/2011)
    Source: State Department of Transportation

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

    This AAA report was presented at the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Annual (AAMVA) International Conference in 2011.
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  5. Helping Eye Care Providers Better Assess Driving in Older Adults — National (08/23/2011)
    Source: Association

    Drivers over age 65 are the fastest-growing segment of the driving population, and their eye care providers are playing an increasingly important role in assessing their ability to drive safely.
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  6. Dementia & Driving Resource Center (A bump in the road) — National (08/16/2011)
    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center has information regarding seniors affected with dementia and Alzheimer’s and how to deal with their desire to drive. 
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  7. Dementia & Driving Resource Center (Supportive Conversations Video) — National (08/16/2011)
    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center has information regarding seniors affected with dementia and Alzheimer’s and how to deal with their desire to drive. 
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  8. Driving Errors Increase with Age Among Older Drivers: Blind-spot Errors Most Common Mistake — National (06/22/2011)
    Source: Association

    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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  9. Elderly Drivers Support Competency Tests — National (05/28/2011)
    Source: Association

    Researchers studying driving habits and accident rates among the elderly found that a majority support age-based competency tests.
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  10. Colorado: Survey Finds Aging Drivers Support Mandatory Retesting to Get License — Colorado (05/25/2011)
    Source: News

    The Denver Post published an article on aging drivers and their support for mandatory retesting to renew driver’s licenses. It also states that In Colorado, drivers over the age of 65 must renew their license by mail.
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