The NHTSA created an older driver safety strategic plan to prevent injuries, save lives and to cut costs on roadway funds. This link provides infomration on building a communication base with older drivers.
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NHSTA Older Driver Safety Program Five - Year Strategic Plan 2012 -2017 — National (12/01/2010)
Source: Professional AssociationCognitive Training Decreases Motor Vehicle Collision Involvement of Older Drivers — Alabama (11/04/2010)
Source: Professional AssociationThis study was done to test cognitive training and motor vehicle collision in senior drivers.
Collisions Involving Senior Drivers: High-risk Conditions and Locations — National (07/01/2006)
Source: Professional AssociationThis study was conducted to better understand the characteristics of crashes involving senior drivers 65 and older.
Driving and Alternatives: Older Drivers in Michigan — Michigan (01/01/2003)
Source: Professional AssociationThis paper shows the results of a statewide telephone conducted in Michigan of drivers and former drivers ages 65 and older on their transportation mode choices and whether they planned for when they could no longer drive.
Evaluating the Impact of Passengers on the Safety of Older Drivers — Kentucky (01/01/2003)
Source: Professional AssociationOverall, the presence of two or more passengers was found to negatively impact the probability that drivers 75 years of age or older were at fault in crashes.
Social Media messaging for Older Americans Month 2023 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse ChORUS Older Americans Month Social media messaging to your posts to help spread awareness of older driver safety.
Poster Then Vs Now — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse the ChORUS Then Vs Now poster to promote older driver safety. This poster can be placed in waiting rooms, office spaces, social media, and lobby areas.
Beyond ODSAW 2022 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse our Beyond ODSAW handout to plan how to support and promote older driver safety in your campaigns.
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Sample Social Media for State Driver Licensing Agency — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis is the social media for state driver licensing agency for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2022.
ChORUS State Driver License Agencies Press Release — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse these sample press releases in newsletters, publications, or community outreach to encourage participation in recognizing and promoting older driver safety.