The program utilizes a public health approach to develop collaborative relationships and processes to determine appropriate education, environmental, policy interventions for health and safety professionals, as well as the public
The PennDOT older driver page touches on older driver safety tips, warning signs for when older drivers should limit their driving, older driver videos, a mature driving improvement course, and alternative transportation options.
Webinar provided virtually as part of Older Driver Safety Awareness week 2020.
Meeting the Winter Driving Challenge
Slow Ride – Take it Easy – Foghat summed up my approach to winter driving: be careful and take it easy. This year in particular, it seems we are having a particularly brutal winter with temperatures dropping up and down the east coast, and winter storms blowing west to east. Many of us are facing snow, freezing rain, gale force winds, and even tornadoes and these may not be normal conditions where you live. So be prepared.
NHTSA is raising awareness about the dangers associated with not wearing a seat belt and convincing these unbelted occupants to buckle up.
Today, Many grandparents are their grandchildren's caretakers and may be responsible for correctly installing and using car seats.
AARP wrote an article about auto safety features, better health, which means fewer problems on the road for older drivers.
Do you need help finding transportation in your area? Most Ohio communities have a variety of options, some with free or reduced fares. Eligibility requirements such as age or income may apply.
To prevent crashes, Ohio has state and local programs and resources that can help older adopt strategies to stay safe on the road, as well as find alternatives to driving if they can no longer do so safely.
There is no place like Home for the Holidays and for some of us that means traveling and, as the song says, the traffic will be terrific. So, be careful out there – leave early, travel when others might not be able to, and stay alert. I’ve scheduled my maintenance for next week to make sure my car is operating at its best so be sure to do that before heading out too – check tire pressure, oil levels, etc. as a precaution against a breakdown during your trip.