Warning Signs of at Risk Drivers

This study describes various options for driving rehabilitation programs offered in the United States.

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) website has information about occupational therapists and their ability to conduct office/clinic evaluations behind of the wheel of a car.

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

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.

This report explores the health and quality-of-life impacts of crashes among older (65+) and middle-aged (40-55) occupants.

With the increasing aging of the population, the number of older drivers is rising. Driving is a significant factor for the quality of life and independence concerning social and working life.

f your state is looking to create a state resource page for Older Drivers, please use these as examples. 

International Association of Chiefs of Police has a pocket card on the ten warning signs a driver may have with Alzheimer’s Disease and ten steps on how to interact with someone that may have Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Florida’s Driver Medical Referral Visor Card which mentions the observations and indicators and what to look for in a potential medical condition that affects safe driving.

A video of their process of referring Maryland drivers to the DMV.