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A Tough Question: When Should an Older Driver Stop Driving? — National (11/13/2023)
Source: UniversityMost Older Drivers are Safe Drivers — Vermont (07/20/2023)
Source: UniversityMost Older drivers, or people over 65, are very safe drivers. There are ways we can stay safe on the roads as we get older.
Georgia Traffic Safety Quick Facts — Georgia (03/06/2023)
Source: State Agency/ProgramGives a snapshot of the most common factors in crashes involving drivers aged 55 and older: injuries and fatalities demographics, prevention measures, safety resources, and support.
Georgia Traffic Safety Quick Facts — Georgia (03/06/2023)
Source: State Agency/ProgramGives a snapshot of the most common factors in crashes involving drivers aged 55 and older: injuries and fatalities demographics, prevention measures, safety resources, and support.
Alternative Transportation Handout — National (05/25/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramDistrict of Columbia: Senior Driver Information for DC — District of Columbia (09/18/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramDC’s Department of Motor Vehicles has a page on its website specifically for seniors with information regarding licensing.
Texas: Department of Public Safety Older Driver Information — Texas (09/16/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramTexas’s Department of Public Safety has information on its website regarding driver license renewal requirements for residents of the state.
Some Medications and Driving Don’t Mix — National (09/15/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe FDA reports on its website that medications and their side effects could be harmful while driving.
Should You Rent a Car or Drive Your Own On Your Next Road Trip? — National (07/02/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramAARP put together a list of things to consider when you are preparing for summer travel, whether you should be driving a rental car or your own car.
Self-perceptions and Current Practices of High-risk Older Drivers: Implications for Driver Safety Interventions — North Carolina (07/01/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramComfort Keepers Senior Care Durham & Chapel Hill discusses safe driving for seniors in their video.