This Transportation Research Board of the National Academies document covers mobility of the elderly: Good News and Bad News, safety of older persons in traffic, adaptive strategies of older drivers.
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Transportation in an Aging Society — National (04/01/2007)
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Confidence In, and Self-rating Of, Driving Ability Among Older Drivers — Connecticut (05/01/1998)
Source: AssociationActive drivers in a representative cohort of older individuals age 77 years and older in New Haven, Connecticut were interviewed.
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Illinois: Impact from Changes in IL Drivers License Renewal Requirements for Older Drivers — Illinois (01/01/1998)
Source: AssociationThis report shows the impact in Illinois when the driver's license renewal length shortened from 4 to 2 years for those ages 81-86 and 1 year for those ages 87 and up.
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Cognitive-Motor Abilities of the Elderly Driver — National (02/01/1992)
Source: AssociationThis article reviews information the effects of old age on motor abilities as it relates to driving behavior.
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Road Safe Seniors Welcome Video — National
Source: AssociationLearn about the Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety (ChORUS).
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DriveSharp — National
Source: AssociationThe program, DriveSharp, provides engaging brain-training exercises that can be completed in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
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Driving Evaluations by an Occupational Therapist — National
Source: AssociationThe American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) website has information about occupational therapists and their ability to conduct office/clinic evaluations behind of the wheel of a car.
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Driving Safety Tips for Senior Drivers — Texas
Source: AssociationAmerican Safety Council published safety tips for senior drivers and senior license requirements in Texas.
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Resources for Law Enforcement — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Training, Research and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for law enforcement.
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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.