We find that your health and not your age often matters most. And driving may become especially difficult for an older person if a medical condition exacerbates the aging process.
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How Your Health Can Affect Driving — National (05/23/2019)
Source: NewsDriving With Hearing Loss — National (04/15/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationA third of people over 65 have some degree of hearing loss. The average person who notices a problem with their hearing waits about 7 years before seeking help. That means there's a whole lot of drivers with hearing impairments on the road
Safety Tips for Older Drivers — National (04/03/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWith 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.
Older Drivers at High Crash Risk are ‘Most Distractible’ — National (04/02/2019)
Source: ExpertOlder drivers rated at high crash risk on a computerized vision test are more likely to have driving problems related to distractions in the car.
Federal Highway Administration Research Library and List of Online Publications — National (03/29/2019)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis page on the Federal Highway Administration’s website has many links to research reports and publications published by the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, Virginia.
Assessing and Counseling the Older Driver: A Concise Review for the Generalist Clinician — National (03/23/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder 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.
Mild Cognitive Impairment and Driving Performance — National (01/01/2019)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis project aimed to explore differences in driving performance and exposure between participants with mild cognitive impairment operationally defined through recognized clinical methods.
Discussions with Older Family Members about Safe Driving: — National (08/01/2018)
Source: Professional AssociationThis research brief presents findings on the frequency of, and reasons for, older drivers discussing safe driving with family members.
Development and Pilot Testing of the Driving Check-Up: Expanding the Continuum of Services Available to Assist Older Drivers — National (05/18/2018)
Source: ExpertThis report describes the development and initial pilot testing of the Driving Check-Up, a model program for a driving-school evaluation of driving knowledge and skills for older adults.
Older Driver Compliance with License Restrictions — National (04/01/2018)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTo safely extend licensure for older drivers with marginal impairments, State Driver licensing agencies may impose behavioral restrictions in lieu of suspension to preserve mobility.