The majority of older adults rate themselves as excellent drivers though one in four had a wreck in the previous five years.
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Gap Exists Between Seniors’ Opinion of Driving Ability and Performance — National (05/29/2019)
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How to Find Your State DOT — National (04/29/2019)
Source: US Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration lists all state transportation websites. Click here to find your state's Department of Transportation.
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Federal Highway Administration Research Library and List of Online Publications — National (03/29/2019)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis page on the Federal Highway Administration’s website has many links to research reports and publications published by the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, Virginia.
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Arkansas: Senior Drivers — Arkansas (03/06/2019)
Source: AssociationDMV.com details the license renewal process for senior drivers in the state of Arkansas.
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Older Driver Compliance with License Restrictions — National (04/01/2018)
Source: US Department of TransportationTo 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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Challenges for Older Drivers in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Settings — National (03/22/2018)
Source: AssociationAlong with age-related factors, geographical settings-urban, suburban, and rural areas- also contribute to the difference in fatal crashes among older drivers.
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Could CarFit Be a Good Fit For You? — National (03/19/2018)
Source: AssociationCarfit is a free educational program developed in collaboration with AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association that promotes safe driving and mobility among older drivers.
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Before You Give Up the Keys: Create a Roadmap for Transportation Independence — National (01/22/2018)
Source: AssociationThis booklet provides action steps and resources for those making the decision about whether to continue driving.
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Art of Aging: Senior Drivers — Pennsylvania (08/25/2016)
Source: NewsResearch from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that older drivers are among the safest. But eventually, we all retire from the road.
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Nearly 80 Percent of Drivers Express Significant Anger, Aggression or Road Rage — National (07/14/2016)
Source: NewsA significant number of U.S drivers reported engaging in angry and aggressive behaviors over the past year. Nearly 2 in 3 drivers believe that aggressive driving is a bigger problem today than three years ago.