For the purpose of this fact sheet, the term "older" in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants- refers to people 65 and older.
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Traffic Safety Facts Older Population - 2020 — National (07/12/2022)
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New tool helps older adults monitor 'attentional performance' during driving — National (06/01/2022)
Source: UniversityResearchers have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their attentional performance during driving.
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Questions and Answers Around Older Driver Safety. — National (05/25/2022)
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Introduction to the Clinician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers — National (05/19/2022)
Source: AssociationAOTA created a presentation about the themes of the Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers.
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When should older adults stop driving? It depends — California (05/17/2022)
Source: NewsIt takes more than age to determine when it's time to take the keys.
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Driver’s License Renewal Laws for Older Drivers — National (04/20/2022)
Source: AssociationDriver's license renewal time including seniors will be viewed as an individual, not as part of a group. this is the time to ask yourself the tough question: Should I continue the drive?
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Raging Aging Symposium series, 2021 (session recordings) — National (01/14/2022)
Source: AssociationA pop-up symposium supported by a grant from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
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Is It Still Safe for Your Aging Parent to Drive? — National (11/09/2021)
Source: AssociationIf you suspect your elderly parent isn't driving as well as they used to, there are actions you can take to help.
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ARU Full Participant Manual — National (10/01/2021)
Source: AssociationThis 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.
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Driving to Independence — Arizona (07/27/2021)
Source: AssociationDriving To Independence offers a comprehensive driver evaluation and training program.