Pedestrian Safety and Darkness
During this webinar, panelists shared new research into the issue of darkness and its role as a contributing factor for pedestrian crashes, as well as guidance for improving lighting and visibility.
Driving Hazards
Winter Driving Tips
Winter can be a time filled with family, friends and food. However, winter weather may make it more complicated to get out of the house, especially when you’re the one driving. Snow, ice, sleet and cold temperatures create new challenges for older drivers. Older drivers who rely on their own vehicle for transportation are probably well aware that driving in winter weather requires additional safety measures and extra care. The Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety has rounded up a few winter safety tips to share.
"Adult golf cart injuries: A rising hazard off the course"
Study of golf-cart-related injuries seen at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, reflecting increased use of golf carts for transportation off the golf course.The results showed that orthopedic injuries.
America’s Rural Roads
Older drivers also experience slower cognition, have longer reaction times, and may have difficulty with some of the physical aspects of the driving tasks.
Winter Weather Health and Safety Tips
Winter in Wisconsin can be fun and exciting, but sometimes the conditions can become dangerous. Being prepared ahead of a storm will help you get through it safely.
Driving in Bad Weather Fact Sheet
TDI Safety @ Work Division of Workers Compensation created a Fact sheet for drivers on how to drive in bad weather. The fact sheet goes over how to drive in rain, fog and winter weather.
Tribal Transit
This resource includes training and technical assistance specifically geared towards tribal transit managers, operators, and riders
Driving in Winter Weather
Helpful driving tips for older road users about how to prepare for driving in the winter months. Whether it's snow, sleet, or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions.
What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety?
RAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.
Compensation in Older Drivers as Reflected in Their Fatal Accidents
To estimate safety effects of compensatory changes in the driving behavior of older drivers (age 65+), their fatal accidents were compared with those of young and middle-aged drivers (26-40 years) in different situations.