AARP put together a list of things to consider when you are preparing for summer travel, whether you should be driving a rental car or your own car.
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Should You Rent a Car or Drive Your Own On Your Next Road Trip? — National (07/02/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramAggressive Driving Fact Sheet — Texas (07/01/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAggressive driving is an unsafe behavior performed purposely with ill intent or disregard for safety that puts other drivers or property at risk. This Texas handout helps go over what to look out for.
Self-perceptions and Current Practices of High-risk Older Drivers: Implications for Driver Safety Interventions — North Carolina (07/01/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramComfort Keepers Senior Care Durham & Chapel Hill discusses safe driving for seniors in their video.
Traffic Safety and Older Drivers — National (03/01/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationThis article talks about age related changes and impact on driving safety, cognition and reaction times, visual impairment, injuries and prevention.
North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program — North Carolina (01/05/2020)
Source: ExpertNorth Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program created a comprehensive website related to senior driver information. This site features 3 different sections with information: Drivers, Caregivers, Professionals.
Older drivers are more likely to be distracted by tech while driving, AAA report says — National (07/25/2019)
Source: NewsOlder drivers are more likely to be distracted by in-vehicle technology than their younger counterparts, according to an AAA study.
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.
Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/13/2018)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis report from TRIP, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that conducts technical research related to surface transportation, provides key data related to older driver safety and discusses strategies for improving safety.
Before You Give Up the Keys: Create a Roadmap for Transportation Independence — National (01/22/2018)
Source: NewsThis booklet provides action steps and resources for those making the decision about whether to continue driving.
Nearly 80 Percent of Drivers Express Significant Anger, Aggression or Road Rage — National (07/14/2016)
Source: NewsA significant number of U.S drivers reported engaging in angry and aggressive behaviors over the past year. Nearly 2 in 3 drivers believe that aggressive driving is a bigger problem today than three years ago.