In this article, there are useful hacks that will help you stay vigilant when driving so that you can prevent accidents from happening.
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Useful Hacks to Help you Effectively Prevent Road Accidents — National (11/26/2021)
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Older Drivers Can Be Safer Drivers- With Support — National (10/21/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAARP wrote an article about auto safety features, better health, which means fewer problems on the road for older drivers.
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Pedestrians- Traffic Safety Fact Sheet — National (05/01/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis fact sheet defines a pedestrian as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down who is involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash.
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What Is Your Role In Talking About Older Road User Safety — National (03/23/2021)
Source: NewsHealth care providers can be vital in helping older road users recognize when it might be time to change their driving habits, seek a driving assessment to identify adaptations to their car and driving, or planning for the future.
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You and Your Heart: What You Control — National (02/12/2021)
Source: AssociationA few key decisions can give your heart that extra attention and lower your odds of a heart attack or stroke.
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Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms — National (02/12/2021)
Source: AssociationDon’t wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack or stroke symptoms.
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AGS NHTSA Safe Driving Summary 2020 — National (12/17/2020)
Source: AssociationUnder an agreement, NHTSA and AGS developed companion professional and public education products to increase the availability of safe driving resources for both clinicians and older drivers and their caregivers.
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ChORUS Sample Event Evaluation Form — National (10/02/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationSample evaluation form for events related to older driver safety.
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Colorado’s City Arvada on Older Drivers — Colorado (09/18/2020)
Source: AssociationColorado’s city Arvada has information on its website regarding older drivers and issues that affect them such as transportation and mobility, disabilities, low vision and aging and Alzheimer disease and related dementia.
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Conversations About Driving - Plan Ahead — National (09/18/2020)
Source: AssociationAAA gives tips on how to plan for a discussion with a senior family member about quitting driving.