Older drivers have an excessively high rate of motor vehicle fatalities compared to other adult age groups, on a per vehicle mile traveled (VMT) basis.
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Older Drivers Safety Program — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramAlaska: Department of Administration — Alaska
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe site also explains Alaska’s state law regarding driver license renewal and how to maintain driving privileges.
North Carolina: Contact and Locations for Driving Licensing — North Carolina
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis website provides information for the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles for all ages. It provides information on current driving laws and regulations, obtaining a license or ID, and obtaining a driving record.
Enhancing older driver safety: A driving survey and evaluation of the CarFit program — National
Source: ExpertTo evaluate CarFit, an educational program designed to promote optimal alignment of driver with vehicle.
Health, safety, self-regulation and the older driver: It's not just a matter of age — National
Source: ExpertThe purpose of this research was to examine the impact of age and health on patterns of driving and self-regulation among older adults who still drive.
Cognitive, sensory and physical factors enabling driving safety in older adults — National
Source: ExpertThis research includes reviewed literature on cognitive, sensory, motor and physical factors associated with safe driving and crash risk in older adults with the goal of developing a model of factors enabling safe driving behaviour.
Data Visualization - Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis portal presents interactive visualizations that focus on several highway safety topics of interest. These visualizations include multiple dashboards with information on fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes and fatalities based on data from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS contains data on every fatal traffic crash in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. To be included in FARS, a crash must involve a motor vehicle traveling on a public trafficway and must result in the death of a vehicle occupant or a nonoccupant within 30 days of the crash.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — National
Source: ExpertMedicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Booklet for Providers
GoGoGrandparent — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationRides, Groceries, Meals & More: Built Better For Older Adults And People With Disabilities.
Screened & monitored services from Uber, DoorDash, Instacart and more, with or without a smartphone, 24/7.Aging driver safety — Wisconsin
Source: US Department of TransportationIn Wisconsin and across the country, the number of people age 65 and over is growing. This trend has a variety of societal implications including potential impacts on drivers and highway safety.
