The study shows both sides, for and against, age-based assessment in senior drivers.
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The Case For and Against Mandatory Age-based Assessment of Older Drivers — National (09/01/2006)
Source: Professional AssociationThe Elderly Driver — National (06/01/2005)
Source: NewsIn 2005, Psychiatric Times covered senior drivers on their website and the affect that prohibiting the elderly from driving can have on them.
Massachusetts: Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets in Boston — Massachusetts (08/01/2000)
Source: Local ProgramThe city of Boston published its plan to improve pedestrian safety in residential areas.
We Need to talk: The difficult driving conversation: senior Navigator — Virginia
Source: Professional AssociationWhether it’s the driving of a spouse, a parent, or another loved one, there may come a time when you begin to question whether a loved one is still safe to drive. How do you know when its time to stop driving?
Driving Rehab Program — Utah
Source: UniversityOur Drive Rehab Program helps patients with traumatic injuries prepare for the challenges of driving after an injury. These include physical, social, and cognitive challenges.
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.
Law Enforcement — North Carolina
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLaw enforcement officers play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of older drivers. Ncseniordriver.org/ provides resources on how law enforcement can better understand how to interact with older drivers in their community.
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee — New York
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) coordinates traffic safety activities in the state and shares useful, timely information about traffic safety and the state's highway safety grant program.
Recognizing the Signs: Senior Driving Safety — Virginia
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAm I a safe driver? After all, most of us want to make a responsible choice to protect others and ourselves when we drive. Age can affect our ability to sense, decide, and act.
North Carolina Community Resources — North Carolina
Source: Local ProgramThese pages offer information on resources available on a community level throughout North Carolina.