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  1. Driving Simulators Help Older Adults Improve Their Road Skills — National (01/14/2011)

    Source: News

    Older drivers could benefit from training programs that put them behind the wheel -- in a driving simulator, with an observer who helps them develop their skills, according to a new article.

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  2. Senior Driving Program – CarFit — National (12/02/2009)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Bold City Media speaks with a CarFit representative who explains the company’s senior driving program and finding a vehicle best suited for the driver.

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  3. Designing In-Vehicle Technologies for Older Drivers — National (03/01/2009)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    New in-vehicle systems must be designed for users who receive no training in how to use them and whose cognitive and sensory abilities vary.

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  4. Harnessing New Technology To Keep Older People Behind The Wheel For Longer — National (09/20/2008)

    Source: News

    A new study has highlighted the key role technology could play in extending the age at which people can drive safely on our roads.

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  5. Personal Vehicle Transportation — National (07/01/2007)

    Source: Expert

    This chapter covers older drivers’ transportation needs and driving patterns.

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  6. Compensation in Older Drivers as Reflected in Their Fatal Accidents — National (02/01/1994)

    Source: Expert

    To estimate safety effects of compensatory changes in the driving behavior of older drivers (age 65+), their fatal accidents were compared with those of young and middle-aged drivers (26-40 years) in different situations.

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  7. Driving in Bad Weather Fact Sheet — Texas 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    TDI Safety @ Work Division of Workers Compensation created a Fact sheet for drivers on how to drive in bad weather. The fact sheet goes over how to drive in rain, fog and winter weather. 

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  8. My Car Does What? — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    My Car Does What is a national campaign to help educate drivers on new vehicle safety technologies designed to help prevent crashes. 

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  9. Tribal Transit — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This resource includes training and technical assistance specifically geared towards tribal transit managers, operators, and riders

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  10. "Adult golf cart injuries: A rising hazard off the course" — National 

    Source: Expert

    Study of golf-cart-related injuries seen at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, reflecting increased use of golf carts for transportation off the golf course.The results showed that orthopedic injuries. 

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