This study aims to determine the extent to which older drivers can be considered responsible for their crashes.
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Determining Older Driver Crash Responsibility from Police and Insurance Data — National (08/08/2005)
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Impact of an Educational Program on the Safety of High-risk Older Drivers — National (04/01/2004)
Source: AssociationThis study was done to determine if an individualized educational program to enhance driver safety skills would reduce the crash rate risk in senior drivers.
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Evaluating the Impact of Passengers on the Safety of Older Drivers — Kentucky (01/01/2003)
Source: AssociationOverall, the presence of two or more passengers was found to negatively impact the probability that drivers 75 years of age or older were at fault in crashes.
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Driving Decisions Workbook — National (01/01/2000)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute to assist drivers in understanding age-related changes that can affect your ability to drive safely.
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Cognitive-Motor Abilities of the Elderly Driver — National (02/01/1992)
Source: AssociationThis article reviews information the effects of old age on motor abilities as it relates to driving behavior.
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What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National
Source: AssociationRAND 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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Identifying Changes That Can Affect Driving — National
Source: Association19-minute podcast with Elin Schold Davis, program manager of AOTA’s Older Driver Initiative, and Rhonda Shah, program manager in the Traffic Safety Advocacy Division of AAA, about identifying changes in aging that can affect driving.
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Distracted Driving Laws in Each State — National
Source: AssociationStatewide laws related to distracted driving across the country
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Older Driver Safety Program — Georgia
Source: State Department of TransportationThe 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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Elderly Drivers: When to Take Away the Keys — Ohio
Source: NewsWDTN TV (Dayton) reports on when to take car keys away from elderly drivers and gives tips on ensuring driver safety on the road.