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A Tough Question: When Should an Older Driver Stop Driving? — National (11/13/2023)
Source: UniversityODSAW Poster 2023 — National (10/19/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAdd the ChORUS ODSAW poster to your waiting rooms, lobby, and community rooms. You Hold the Keys to Your Transportation Future.
Transportation for Seniors (Seniorliving.org) — National (08/04/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationSenior Living provided a quick guide around alternative transportation. Some examples include public transportation, paratransit programs, volunteer services, and senior shuttles.
5 alternative transportation options for seniors who are no longer driving — National (07/05/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationCurious about transportation for seniors? These five options will help older adults who no longer drive get around safely.
Everything You Need to Know About Car Recalls — National (04/22/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationConsequently, it’s important to be aware of – and adhere to – all car recalls. To help better understand the topic, we asked our AAA experts for answers to all your car recall questions.
Georgia Traffic Safety Quick Facts — Georgia (03/06/2023)
Source: State Agency/ProgramGives a snapshot of the most common factors in crashes involving drivers aged 55 and older: injuries and fatalities demographics, prevention measures, safety resources, and support.
Georgia Traffic Safety Quick Facts — Georgia (03/06/2023)
Source: State Agency/ProgramGives a snapshot of the most common factors in crashes involving drivers aged 55 and older: injuries and fatalities demographics, prevention measures, safety resources, and support.
20 Rideshare Safety Tips to Protect Seniors Using Uber or Lyft — National (02/01/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationKey safety precautions that seniors should take to protect themselves while using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These tips enable them to enjoy greater independence while safeguarding their well-being.
Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices — National (01/01/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationAs state-level agencies charged with providing information and programs on behavioral traffic safety, SHSOs are a logical place to develop a more extensive older driver safety program
Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices — National (01/01/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationThe TRB Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program's BTSCRP Research Report 4: Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices provides guidance for SHSOs to enhance older driver safety.