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Countermeasures That Work: An Introductory Resource For Rural Communities — National (07/01/2024)
Source: US Department of TransportationOlder Population NHTSA Crash Stats 2021 — National (08/01/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationFor the purposes of this fact sheet, the term “older”—in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants—refers to people 65 and older.
Older adults are more easily distracted — National (05/10/2023)
Source: UniversityThe study assessed the interaction between physical exertion and short-term memory performance when distractors were present or absent in younger and older adults.
Overestimation of on-road driving performance is associated with reduced driving safety in older drivers — National (04/01/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationOverestimation of on-road driving performance is associated with reduced driving safety in older drivers.
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.
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.
The Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramMerck Manual’s coverage of the older driver includes very informative details which include the Alzheimer’s Association’s warning signs of unsafe driving (hitting curbs, not keeping within lanes and returning late from a routine drive).
Overview of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: ExpertHealthcare practitioners become involved in driving decisions during routine examinations. This article talk about what your role is and how you can help your patients.
The Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: ExpertMerck Manual provides information on crash rates, traffic violations, reasons of impaired driving and other information about older driver and their safety on the road.
Traffic Safety Facts Older Population - 2020 — National (07/12/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFor the purpose of this fact sheet, the term "older" in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants- refers to people 65 and older.