Driver Education

During this week we explore options and choices for clients when “life happens,” affecting driving and mobility and occupational therapy’s response to these changes.

The number of adults 65 and older increased by 29% between 2012 and 2021 in the United States.

For older adults, mobility is essential to staying engaged, active, and independent, experts say, and many of them continue to be active drivers on the nation's roads.

But in 2021, nearly 7,500 people in that age group were killed in traffic crashes, accounting for 17% of all traffic fatalities.

While no U.S. states require drivers to give up their car keys at a certain age, state licensing agencies do have regulations to keep older drivers on the road safely. That includes measures to determine whether drivers can still renew their licenses at all.

​So what do you need to know when yours is about to expire? ​​

Driving is one of the greatest symbols of independence and control we enjoy. So just how do you know when your parents should stop driving?

The TRB Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program's BTSCRP Research Report 4: Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices provides guidance for SHSOs to enhance older driver safety.

A comprehensive guide of transportation options that help seniors get around their communities safely while maintaining their independence and freedom. Includes resources to find your own local transportation provider.

Key safety precautions that seniors should take to protect themselves while using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These tips enable them to enjoy greater independence while safeguarding their well-being.

Here are some tips for senior motorists to remain responsible and safe commuters.

As we age, we experience a steady decline in certain skills that are important for safe driving. Around age 55, there is a gradual decrease in our ability to process information to remember and to judgments in traffic situations.

This webinar will explore some of the data behind older driver safety and support available for alternative commutes.