Older adults are relatively safe and conscientious drivers. For some, of the physical changes of aging can interfere with driving responsibly. Here are three easy tips to stay safe on the road.
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Tips For Senior Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationIdentifying and Helping a Driver with Alzheimer’s Disease — National
Source: Professional AssociationListed inside are possible ways to identify a person whose driving may be impaired due to Alzheimer's disease or dementia and tips to help you respond
AAA RoadWise Driver — National
Source: Professional AssociationAAA’s RoadWise™, a senior defensive driving program is an online course designed to positively affect driving behavior and help you learn about and adjust to age-related physical changes.
Comprehensive Driving Evaluations — National
Source: Professional AssociationHartford Insurance comprehensive driving evaluations goes over reasons to consider a driving evaluation.
Senior Driving — National
Source: Professional AssociationEvaluating driving ability early and understanding mind and body changes can give older drivers the tools necessary to drive safer for longer. Visit AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to learn more.
Driver Planning Agreement — National
Source: Professional AssociationHelping families plan together for continued, safe mobility.
Pedestrian Safety in Older Adults — National
Source: Professional AssociationLifespan Pedestrian Safety in Older Adults page provides helpful tip and resources on how to stay safe when you are out and about.
Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence — National
Source: ExpertDriving is the most complex activity of daily living performed every day. MS can affect the ability to perform activities of daily living.
How to Help Aging Parents Drive Longer — National
Source: Professional AssociationYou should plan for your parent’s eventual “driving retirement” when physical and cognitive changes make driving too difficult. Learn what to look for and how to navigate this tricky conversation.
Aging and Driving: A Comparison of Driving Performance Between Older and Younger Drivers in an On-Road Driving Test — National
Source: ExpertThe main purpose of this study was to explore if there were any differences in a group of young drivers ( 36,) and a group of elderly drivers 72) on driving performance and driving skills on a number of driving tasks.