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Driving as We Age — Utah
Source: UniversityGetting Started 2020: A Guide for People New to Vision Loss — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe information provided can help you navigate your journey. It will point you in the direction of finding the tools, information, support systems, and guidance you seek during this new and challenging time.
Tips For Senior Drivers — Virginia
Source: For Profit OrganizationMedical Review Services (MRS) is a team at DMV headquarters that reviews all cases where Virginia drivers may have a mental or physical condition that may impair driving ability, even temporarily.
Medical Conditions — North Carolina
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThere are medical conditions that can affect the old and young alike, making it important to reevaluate safe driving throughout a person's lifetime.
How to Help Your Loved One Retire from Driving — National
Source: ExpertDriving is a source of freedom and independence for our aging loved ones. But over time, physical and mental changes can make it unsafe for them to operate their motor vehicle.
Physicians Reporting form — New York
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis form is provided for use by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to report an individual whose driving ability may be affected due to some physical or mental health.
Driver Safety for All Ages — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramPresentation presented by the Georgia Department of Driver Services Medical Review Unit.
Geriatrics Care Online — National
Source: Professional AssociationFree registration to Geriatric Care Online.
Transportation Safety Institute Courses — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTransportation Safety Institute Courses offers free cources on a range of topics. Note while the courses are free, you will need to register to sign up and then select the training from NHTSA topics.
Older Driver Safety Continuing Education for Health Care Professionals — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationMedscape/WebMD has resumed collaboration with NHTSA and has developed educational courses directed to healthcare professionals to enhance knowledge of the impacts of medical conditions, impairments on safe driving and the role they play.