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  1. NHSTA Older Driver Safety Program Five - Year Strategic Plan 2012 -2017 — National (12/01/2010)

    Source: Professional Association

    The NHTSA created an older driver safety strategic plan to prevent injuries, save lives and to cut costs on roadway funds. This link provides infomration on building a communication base with older drivers. 

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  2. Getting Started 2020: A Guide for People New to Vision Loss — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The information provided can help you navigate your journey. It will point you in the direction of finding the tools, information, support systems, and guidance you seek during this new and challenging time.

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  3. Clinician’s Guide for Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers (Version 4) Cooperative Agreement between AGS and NHTSA — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    The Clinician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers, 4th Edition, is published by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) as a service to healthcare providers involved in the care of older adults, which is free to register. 

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  4. The Training, Research and Education for Driving Safety — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    The Training, Research, and Education Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for law enforcement.

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  5. 20 Rideshare Safety Tips to Protect — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Key safety precautions that seniors should take to protect themselves while using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These tips enable them to enjoy greater independence while safeguarding their well-being.

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  6. Getting to the Curb — National 

    Source: Local Program

    A guide to building protected bike lanes that work for pedestrians

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  7. Transportation Planning Provide Older Adults with Transportation Options — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    When older adults stop driving, their health can get worse. Giving up the keys almost doubles the symptoms of depression for older adults, and it may also increase declines in physical and mental health, according to AGS

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  8. Tips For Senior Drivers — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Older adults are relatively safe and conscientious drivers. For some, of the physical changes of aging can interfere with driving responsibly. Here are three easy tips to stay safe on the road. 

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  9. Older Road User Program Management — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Lean the skills necessary to manage a successful and sustainable older road user safety program. Individuals involved with older road user safety have specific needs that are often not met in other courses. 

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  10. Mature Driver Safey Senior Navigator — Virginia 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

     Be aware of any changes in eyesight, physical fitness and reflexes, and any medications that impact driving ability. Be willing to compensate by making changes in driving habits or choosing alternative transportation. 

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