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  1. My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Massachusetts — Massachusetts (06/17/2023)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in Massachusetts, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.

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  2. District of Columbia: Senior Driver Information for DC — District of Columbia (09/18/2020)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    DC’s Department of Motor Vehicles has a page on its website specifically for seniors with information regarding licensing.

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  3. CarFit — District of Columbia (05/27/2020)

    Source: University

    CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them.

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  4. Medical Review Practices For Driver Licensing  Volume 3 — District of Columbia (04/01/2017)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This volume updates the information presented in 2003 (Summary of Medical Advisory Board Practices in the United States). 

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  5. Medical Review Practices For Driver Licensing Volume 1 — District of Columbia (10/01/2016)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    A Case Study of Guidelines and Processes in Seven U.S. States. 

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  6. Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Are About to Be Everywhere — District of Columbia (05/01/2016)

    Source: Professional Association

    NHTSA predicts that most automakers’ acceptance of the challenge will make AEB standard on new cars three years faster than could be achieved through the formal regulatory process. And the feature could be arriving sooner than 2022.

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  7. Connecticut: Elderly Driving Restrictions and Mandatory Testing Requirements — Connecticut (11/22/2005)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This OLR Research Report conducted by Associate Legislative Attorney, Janet L. Kaminski, details Connecticut’s laws regarding license renewal, which at the 2005 there were no special requirements that only applied to elderly residents. 

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  8. Consequences of Driving Cessation Decreased Out-of-Home Activity Levels — Connecticut (11/01/2000)

    Source: Professional Association

    This study shows how out-of-home activity decreased in seniors once they stopped driving.

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  9. Massachusetts: Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets in Boston — Massachusetts (08/01/2000)

    Source: Local Program

    The city of Boston published its plan to improve pedestrian safety in residential areas.

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  10. Confidence In, and Self-rating Of, Driving Ability Among Older Drivers — Connecticut (05/01/1998)

    Source: Expert

    Active drivers in a representative cohort of older individuals age 77 years and older in New Haven, Connecticut were interviewed. 

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