Driver Education

The National Safety Council created a .pdf of information for family members and loved ones of seniors regarding their driving ability. 

Consumer Affairs reports that a University of Missouri researcher says the negative consequences of taking away a driver’s keys because of loss of mobility and individuality outweigh safety concerns of them staying on the road.

NHTSA offers an e-booklet on how to understand and the influence of older drivers on its website.

Federal Highway Administration lists all state transportation websites. Click here to find your state's Department of Transportation.

A team of research studied various age groups and the timing of yellow lights to see its impact on safety at intersections.

The page includes links regarding special driving circumstances, senior drivers, law enforcement and medical professionals.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine have found that elders who stay behind the wheel are less likely to enter nursing homes or assisted living centers than those who have never driven or who have given up driving altogether.

The majority of older adults rate themselves as excellent drivers though one in four had a wreck in the previous five years.

Washington State Department of Licensing resource for older drivers.

Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles’ website gives information regarding safe driving courses and GrandDriver for mature drivers in the state.