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  1. Safety Tips for Older Drivers — National (04/03/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    With age comes wisdom and experience, but aging also may affect some functional performance. For example, you might experience some changes that make driving more difficult.

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  2. Assessing and Counseling the Older Driver: A Concise Review for the Generalist Clinician — National (03/23/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Older drivers are putting more miles on the road during their golden years. Clinicians can then make recommendations about fitness to drive and appropriate referrals for rehabilitation or alternative transportation resources. 

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  3. Cognitive Impairment Traffic Contact — National (01/01/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Watch steps an officer takes in identifying an aging driver with cognitive impairments, how to call a family members, and how to make a referral to the DMV. 

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  4. Older Driver Compliance with License Restrictions — National (04/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    To safely extend licensure for older drivers with marginal impairments, State Driver licensing agencies may impose behavioral restrictions in lieu of suspension to preserve mobility. 

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  5. Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/13/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This report from TRIP, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that conducts technical research related to surface transportation, provides key data related to older driver safety and discusses strategies for improving safety.

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  6. Ohio’s Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Safety for Aging Citizens — Ohio (03/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This article from the ITE Journal discusses how the Ohio Department of Transportation has collaborated with occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive approach to older driver safety.

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  7. Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This report from TRIP, and details a number of strategies for designing safer roads for seniors. 

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  8. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Dec. 4-8, 2017 — National (12/08/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

     AOTA's Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, December 4–8, 2017, aims to promote understanding of the importance of mobility and transportation to ensuring older adults remain active in the community

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  9. 7 Simple Adjustments to Help Older Adults Drive Safer — Virginia (10/14/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    the number of older drivers on our roads is increasing and changes in vision, flexibility, strength, range of motion and height may reduce an older adult's control behind the wheel. 

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  10. Traffic Tech: Technology Transfer Series — National (04/01/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    As the driving population continues to age, medical conditions and associated impairments affecting driving abilities will become more prevalent, and State driver licensing agencies are likely to see driver medical reviews. 

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