This website focuses on Florida’s senior drivers and indicates that aging requires some changes in terms of driving safely.
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Florida: Grand Driver website — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI) — National
Source: Professional AssociationTraumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an impact to the head that disrupts normal brain function. TBI may affect a person's cognitive abilities, including learning and thinking skills.
Ending Distracted Driving is Everyone's Responsibility — National
Source: ExpertNSC has great resources and infomration around distracted driving during the month of April. Take the safe-driving pledge
Solo Agers — National
Source: UniversityIt is important to understand solo aging because many older adults fall into this category, and many more will become solo agers in the future. Solo aging can be full of joys and assets, but early planning is crucial to maintain choice, independence, and satisfaction throughout later life.
Older Drivers Safety Program — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramOlder drivers have an excessively high rate of motor vehicle fatalities compared to other adult age groups, on a per vehicle mile traveled (VMT) basis.
Alaska: Department of Administration — Alaska
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe site also explains Alaska’s state law regarding driver license renewal and how to maintain driving privileges.
North Carolina: Contact and Locations for Driving Licensing — North Carolina
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis website provides information for the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles for all ages. It provides information on current driving laws and regulations, obtaining a license or ID, and obtaining a driving record.
MyCarDoesWhat Safety Feature Links — National
Source: ExpertMany car safety features vary by manufacturer, from their functions to even their names. Please use this list to find out more about the specific safety features offered by the top brands sold in the United States.
Older Driver research - Toward Zero deaths — Minnesota
Source: US Department of TransportationMinnesota research list for older drivers.
National Library of Medicine NIH- Daily Med — National
Source: ExpertThe DailyMed database contains 148815 labeling submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by companies. DailyMed does not contain a complete listing of labeling for FDA-regulated products (e.g., labeling that is not submitted to the FDA). See ABOUT DAILYMED for more information.