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.
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.
NSC has great resources and infomration around distracted driving during the month of April. Take the safe-driving pledge
In California, the DMV website provides helpful tips for safe driving, assessing your safety to continue driving, a list of mature driver training classes, and information on required driving tests at certain ages.
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.
As the saying goes, age is just a number. There is no specific age limit on driving. In fact, some older adults continue driving past the age of 100 with good driving records.
Driving is fundamental to quality of life for older adults. Given this, many older adults are reluctant to give up the keys to their car, since life for those who do can be difficult.
As we age, however, it is important to realize that mental reaction, situational awareness, vision and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were. Driving in heavy traffic or in inclement weather might become more challenging.
Be alert to red flags suggesting that a family member — or you — should consider hanging up the keys.
A brain injury can affect the skills needed to drive safely. If and when an injured person may safely return to driving should be addressed early in recovery.
January 22 – 28 is National Passenger Safety Week. Started by two organizations, We Save Lives and The National Road Safety Foundation, the awareness campaign highlights the collective responsibility we share as passengers to help ensure our well-being on the road.