Older Driver Safety infographic older Americans month 2024
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Transportation Engineers/Planners
Empowering Connections with Older Driver Safety
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DISTRACTED DRIVING
Distracted or inattentive driving is when a driver engages in any activity that might distract them from the primary task of driving — and increases their risk of crashing.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Requirements for Section 5310 Recipients
The U.S. DOT regulations pertaining to transportation, 49 CFR Parts 27, 37, and 38,are written to ensure non-discrimination so that people with disabilities will not be excluded from or denied participation in using transportation.
55+ Driver Safety Program (website)
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.
Pedestrian Safety and Darkness
During this webinar, panelists shared new research into the issue of darkness and its role as a contributing factor for pedestrian crashes, as well as guidance for improving lighting and visibility.
Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices
The TRB Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program's BTSCRP Research Report 4: Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices provides guidance for SHSOs to enhance older driver safety.
Noteworthy practices and success stories
Learn from others when planning your projects. Find examples where municipalities, counties, states, and federal agencies have successfully improved safety for all road users by focusing on the needs of older drivers in the ChORUS Library.
Designing roadways with older adults in mind
While older drivers are less likely to drive aggressively or speed, they are considered vulnerable road users. Due to age-related vulnerabilities, older road users are more likely to be injured or killed in motor vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle crashes.[1] Older adults are at a greater risk of injury when in a crash may have a long recovery period from the injuries, and are likely to experience lasting impacts on their daily activities as a result of those injuries. Designing roadways that are suitable for older adults is essential to ensuring safety.
Research
Research can help inform your engineering or planning activities. Find research related resources in the ChORUS Library.