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Rides In Sight — National (09/14/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationNHTSA’s New SaferCar App — National (08/29/2020)
Source: ExpertOur new SaferCar app allows you to save your vehicles, car seats, equipment, or tires in a virtual garage on your smartphone. If a recall is issued, you’ll get an alert.
Vehicle Technology Preferences Among Mature Drivers — National (03/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationThe Hartford and the MIT AgeLab surveyed drivers age 50 and older about vehicle safety technologies, car buying and driving behavior, and self-driving cars.
How will older adults use automated vehicles? Assessing the role of AVs in overcoming perceived mobility barriers — National (03/01/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis study explores the mobility needs of older adults. Access to automated vehicles increases flexibility Travelling together with friends is an important factor for AV adoption. AV ambassadors can influence how groups intend to use
Arkansas: Senior Drivers — Arkansas (03/06/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationDMV.com details the license renewal process for senior drivers in the state of Arkansas.
Indiana: Older Driver Information — Indiana (03/06/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationDMV.com covers senior drivers in Indiana by stating that drivers up to age 75 are required to renew their license every 4 years. Drivers ages 75 to 85 can renew their license for a period of 3 years.
Top 25 New Cars for Senior Drivers — National (02/22/2018)
Source: State Agency/ProgramSenior drivers and others with limited mobility need a car that’s easy to get into and out of, with controls that are easy to reach and intuitive to use.
7 Simple Adjustments to Help Older Adults Drive Safer — Virginia (10/14/2017)
Source: Nonprofit Organizationthe number of older drivers on our roads is increasing and changes in vision, flexibility, strength, range of motion and height may reduce an older adult's control behind the wheel.
Challenges of Older Drivers’ Adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles — National (06/21/2016)
Source: ExpertThe personal vehicle is increasingly the preferred mode of travel for aging adults. There are greater numbers of older drivers on the roads driving more miles than ever before.
Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Are About to Be Everywhere — District of Columbia (05/01/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationNHTSA predicts that most automakers’ acceptance of the challenge will make AEB standard on new cars three years faster than could be achieved through the formal regulatory process. And the feature could be arriving sooner than 2022.