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Increasing older drivers’ understanding of the importance of advancements in vehicle safety may result in greater ownership of safer vehicles and fewer road injuries.

Therefore, it is recommended that the selected tools be used in practical batteries to assess the driving skills of the elderly.

The Fitness to Drive Screening Measure is not a diagnostic instrument. It is intended to be used by caregivers and/or family members or friends of the driver to assist with the identification of driving difficulty. 

Read about how driving with hearingloss can affect your loved ones. Work with your audiologist and take these steps to stay safe behind the wheel. 

Legal and tech changes mean even longtime drivers have gaps in their driving know-how. Take the AARP quiz to test your driving knowledge.

Integrate one or more of the lobby slides into the information messaging systems you use for those in your waiting areas.

ChORUS developed a presentation slide deck that you can use to present to older adults to promote older driver safety in your community.

The following are warning signs that an older adult may need to have a professional test about whether driving is still safe.

To improve pedestrian safety at street crossings, researchers called for changes to improve visibility and illumination, to increase the use of left-turn traffic signals and shorten crossing distances. 

Hope Senior Home Care wants to share tips to make traveling easier with your elderly loved ones.