Researchers have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their attentional performance during driving.
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New tool helps older adults monitor 'attentional performance' during driving — National (06/01/2022)
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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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Georgia Traffic Safety Facts: Traffic Safety During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency — Georgia (02/01/2022)
Source: AssociationThe purpose of this issue brief is to explore roadway travel and changes in drivers' behavior in Georgia during the first two years of the COVID-19 public health emergency response.
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NDOT Provides Safety Advice for Motorist Travel During Winter Weather Conditions — Nevada (12/14/2021)
Source: NewsWith winter weather in Northern Nevada, NDOT reminds drivers to travel safely when driving in inclement conditions. Wearing a seat belt and focusing on the road is important when driving during all types of weather.
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For Seniors Driving Same 'Ol" Vehicles Raises The Risks of a Deadly Crash — National (12/13/2021)
Source: Association“Retirement vehicles”— older, smaller, outdated cars that lack crucial safety features that can help prevent or mitigate crashes, are common among older drivers 70 and over.
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5 Best Small SUVs for Seniors — National (12/10/2021)
Source: AssociationFinding the best car for seniors includes considering a number of different features from accessibility and ease of use to the overall comfort in their vehicle.
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County Awarded Grant for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program — California (11/26/2021)
Source: NewsThe County Health & Human Services Agency, Department of Homeless Solutions, and Equitable Communities has received a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to improve the safety of bicyclists, pedestrians.
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Grant Awarded to Help Highway Safety Initiatives Across N.C — North Carolina (11/03/2021)
Source: NewsMore than $18 million in grants is being awarded to support state and local transportation safety initiatives, the North Carolina Department of Transportation announced.
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S.A.L.T Forum Aims to Connect Senior Citizens with Law Enforcement — Iowa (10/26/2021)
Source: NewsForum where older adults can talk with Law Enforcement within their community
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Older Adult Population and Neighborhood Walkability by Metropolitan Area Size and Degree of Urban Sprawl — National (09/29/2021)
Source: AssociationThe results of the modeling procedure suggest a positive association between the population of older adults in 2015–2019 and neighborhood walkability.