WDTN TV (Dayton) reports on when to take car keys away from elderly drivers and gives tips on ensuring driver safety on the road.
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Elderly Drivers: When to Take Away the Keys — Ohio
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DOSCI Explanation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDOSCI is a screening tool developed by UCSD.
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Pennsylvania: Just Drive PA's Older Driver Information — Pennsylvania
Source: AssociationThe website also provides a list of older driver safety tips which includes having a regular eye exam, avoiding stressful driving situations and travelling in bad weather, if possible.
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Oregon: Driver and Motor Vehicle Services on Unsafe Drivers — Oregon
Source: AssociationOregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services has put together a brochure for residents detailing signs of unsafe driving and what can be done about it. it also gives information on how to report an unsafe driver.
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Oregon: DMV At-Risk Driver Program — Oregon
Source: State Department of TransportationOregon's DMV resource for helping seniors stay safe and mobile
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Older Occupants’ Recovery From Crash Injuries — National
Source: AssociationThe goal of this study was to provide better understanding of the consequences of older adults’ crash injuries on their health and functional performance -their ability to carry out normal activities – by addressing research questions.
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Older Drivers, Elderly Driving, Seniors at the Wheel — National
Source: AssociationSmartMotorist.com states that in the next 20 years senior drivers is predicted to triple in the United States and gives information on older driver research.
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Older Drivers Safety Program — National
Source: AssociationOlder 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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Alaska: Department of Administration — Alaska
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe site also explains Alaska’s state law regarding driver license renewal and how to maintain driving privileges.
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Older Drivers and Cataract: Driving Habits and Crash Risk — National
Source: AssociationThis article discusses the impact of cataract, a vision impairment, on senior drivers.