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  1. Does Older Adults’ Self-Regulation of Driving Improve Safety? An Examination of Objective and Subjective Driving Patterns in the AAA LongROAD Study — National (10/01/2024)

    Source: Expert

    This LongROAD research brief examines the relationship between self-regulation of driving and safety outcomes in older adults using Rapid Deceleration Events (RDEs) and self-reported crashes.  

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  2. Countermeasures That Work: An Introductory Resource For Rural Communities — National (07/01/2024)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This research describes major strategies and countermeasures; summarizes their use,
    effectiveness, costs, and implementation time; and provides references to research summaries and studies.

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  3. Walking, Driving, and Moving Around After a Stroke — National (09/12/2023)

    Source: Expert

    After you have a stroke, you may realize exactly how complex something like walking is. Moving your body can be harder than it was. But as you recover, there are lots of ways you can improve how well you get around. Learn ways to regain strength and balance and help your mind and body get back in sync.

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  4. Free Road Training for Rural Cities — National (12/23/2022)

    Source: Expert

    Do you work for a small rural city? Do you want to make your roadways safer for you and your neighbors? Do you lack specific transportation safety knowledge or money to buy training?

    Get to know the National Center for Rural Road Safety.

    This Federal Highway Administration national center of excellence exists to help local and rural practitioners learn the basics of transportation safety, free of charge to those municipalities. The goal is to help everyone know enough to make a difference and save lives in their communities.

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  5. 55+ Driver Safety Program (website) — National (12/14/2022)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    The website hosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health describes the state's 55+ Driver Safety Program and its activities, including CarFit, Yellow Dot, an annual virtual workshop.

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  6. 55+ Driver Safety Program (website) — National (12/14/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The website hosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health describes the state's 55+ Driver Safety Program and its activities, including CarFit, Yellow Dot, an annual virtual workshop.

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  7. What Does An Elderly Driving Evaluation Involve — National (11/28/2022)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    In this brief article, we will explain what an elderly driving evaluation is and how it can help determine when it may be wise to stop driving.

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  8. Activities of Daily Living — National (10/09/2022)

    Source: Professional Association

    You can also ask the patient about ADLs, basic tasks such as feeding, dressing, grooming, and bathing, IADL, and more complex tasks that include driving, and using public transportation. 

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  9. Research on older Adults' Mobility: 2021 Meeting Summary Report — National (06/01/2022)

    Source: News

    A meeting to spotlight research on older adults' mobility was held virtually due to COVID in Jan 2021. Under NHTSA sponsorship this meeting provided a multi-disciplinary forum oriented towards interested parties sharing research. 

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  10. Newly Released Estimates Show Traffic Fatalities Reached a 16-Year High in 2021 — National (05/17/2022)

    Source: Professional Association

    NHTSA projects that an estimated 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, a 10.5% increase from the 38,824 fatalities in 2020. The project is the highest number of fatalities since 2005. 

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