Technical Information Services provides a space for public inquires and research pertaining to NHTSA’s vehicle safety, driver licensing, compliance, defect enforcement, traffic law enforcement and rulemaking activities.
Use the keyword search field and filters to find materials to support older driver safety. Be sure to clear filters each time you start a new search.
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Technical Information Services (ITS) — National (09/16/2020)
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Senior Driving Safety — National (09/15/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationGracefulAging.com has several videos about senior driver safety on its website. Topics of the videos range from ensuring that your car fits you to dealing with driving and dementia.
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Smart Features for Mature Drivers — National (09/15/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAAA covers smart features for mature drivers in this video and shows how choosing the right vehicle can provide a senior with optimal comfort and safety.
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SaferCar.gov — National (09/14/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis is THE go-to government resource for up-to-date vehicle safety information, including recalls. From here, you will be able to find out if a defect has been identified and how to get it fixed.
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Senior Driver Safety - CarFit — National (09/14/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe benefits of CarFit, a program developed by the American Society on Aging in collaboration with AAA, AARP and AOTA that provides a check on how well a driver fits his car.
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CarFit — District of Columbia (05/27/2020)
Source: AssociationCarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them.
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Vehicle Technology Preferences Among Mature Drivers — National (03/16/2020)
Source: AssociationThe Hartford and the MIT AgeLab surveyed drivers age 50 and older about vehicle safety technologies, car buying and driving behavior, and self-driving cars.
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Tennessee Senior Driver Safety Summit and CarFit Training Event — National (09/19/2016)
Source: AssociationTennessee Senior Driver Safety Summit and CarFit Training Event hosted by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
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Tech May Help Steer Older Drivers Down a Safer Road — National (09/06/2016)
Source: NewsOlder drivers may soon be traveling a safer road thanks to smarter cars that can detect oncoming traffic, steer clear of trouble and even hit the brakes when a collision appears imminent.
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GEM: New Driving Mobility Video Aims to Boost Safety for Older Drivers — National (07/06/2016)
Source: AssociationThe video follows a senior driver through the initial consultation and pre-drive assessment and out onto the road, where he drives a pre-arranged route covering various road types.