With an aging population and more and more older adults choosing to drive longer, there are more older drivers than ever on the road. Use this Senior and Driving Guide to learn more information about driving when you age.
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Seniors and Driving: A Guide — National (07/15/2021)
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Planifi cación del transporte para con ductores mayores — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationLo guía a través de los pasos para desarrollar su plan de transporte.
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ChORUS Older Driver Transportation Planning Tool — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe ChORUS Older Driver Transportation Planning Tool guides you through the steps of developing your transportation plan. Starting early allows you to map out your needs, identify and explore your options for alternate transportation modes in your area, and plan for continuing a full and active life whether you are driving or not. Be sure to talk with your doctor to understand how changes in your medical conditions and/or medications might impact driving. Also, family members, friends, and caregivers can help you think about how to best meet all your transportation needs.
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Aging Drivers and the Law — National (10/03/2019)
Source: AssociationThe Elder Law Answers’ website provides information for senior drivers and links to each state’s laws regarding restrictions and accelerated renewal periods.
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Colorado: Pitkin County Senior Services Offers Volunteer Driving Program — Colorado (05/01/2016)
Source: NewsPitkin County Senior Services gives seniors hope with volunteer driving program.
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Assessing Elderly Drivers: Ability Means More Than Age — National (04/08/2015)
Source: AssociationEdmunds.com gives information on its website on how to determine a senior’s driving ability.
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How to Understand and Influence an Older Driver — National (07/01/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA offers an e-booklet on how to understand and the influence of older drivers on its website.
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Family Conversations about Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia & Driving — National (03/01/2013)
Source: AssociationThe Hartford website is a partner with AARP and gives tips on how family members can start conversations with older drivers regarding their health and ability to continue driving.
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Motor Vehicle Safety Defects And Recalls — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe purpose of this booklet is to answer the most commonly asked questions about how and why recall campaigns are initiated and to inform consumers of their rights and responsibilities when a vehicle or equipment is recalled.
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Oregon: DMV At-Risk Driver Program — Oregon
Source: State Department of TransportationOregon's DMV resource for helping seniors stay safe and mobile
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