Driver Education

This paper is a result of research done on existing vehicle systems that are in place promote safe driving.

This study aims to determine the extent to which older drivers can be considered responsible for their crashes.

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center has information regarding seniors affected with dementia and Alzheimer’s and how to deal with their desire to drive. 

This study was done to determine if crash rates would lessen after post-license education in senior drivers.

This video from the Roadway Safety Foundation promotes the Delaware Department of Transportation's efforts to improve safety for all motorists in the state by implementing design features known to benefit older drivers and pedestrians.

A study was done to determine which senior driver errors caused the most prevalent serious crashes.

Liberty Mutual created a video to discuss seniors driving and having conversations about the topic.

Brief summaries of research on alcohol-involved driving, drug-involved driving, occupant protection (e.g., seat belts, and child safety seats), speed and other unsafe driving behaviors. 

The study shows both sides, for and against, age-based assessment in senior drivers.

The 2016 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference & Expo was in Chicago from April 7 to April 10, 2016.