Keeping Aging Drivers Safe: Discussing Competency provides medical professionals with a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with patients who may be facing cognitive issues that affect their ability to drive safely
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Aging Drivers: Discussing Competency — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramRoad Safe Seniors Welcome Video — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLearn about the Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety (ChORUS).
Plan For The Road Ahead — National
Source: UniversityThis tool allows you to identify such activities as trips to the grocery store, hair salon, barber shop, doctors’ office, shopping, movies, entertainment, exercise, and social events.
Referring Drivers to MVA Medical Review Process — Maryland
Source: State Agency/ProgramA video of their process of referring Maryland drivers to the DMV.
Resources for Law Enforcement — National
Source: ExpertThe Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for Law Enforcement. This content is password protected if you don't have a password, contact treds@ucsd.edu for free access to the videos
Aging Drivers: Request for a Driver Evaluation — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramKeeping Aging Drivers Safe: Request for a Driver Evaluation explains how to fill out and submit a request for a driver evaluation using the Request for Driver Evaluation form (DA-88).
Signs that an Older Adult’s Driving Skills Need Testing — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe following are warning signs that an older adult may need to have a professional test about whether driving is still safe.
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 Use these Resources to Strengthen Professional and Community Partnerships — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS developed ideas on activities and event using the OAM resources that will increase older driver traffic safety within your community.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) — National
Source: Professional AssociationTraumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an impact to the head that disrupts normal brain function. TBI may affect a person's cognitive abilities, including learning and thinking skills.