When we think about older adults, the average person's mind drifts to the historical visions of nursing homes, wheelchairs, and gray hair but no more. The face of the older American is changing.
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Safe Driving and the Older Adult — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDefensive Driving for Mature Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAs we age, it is important to realize that mental reaction, situational awareness, vision, and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were. Driving in traffic or work zones, through weather or even night becomes more challenging
Mature Driver Improvement Courses — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThere are ten organizations that offers the PennDOT- approved Basic and Refresher Mature Driving Improvement courses.
Drivers 65 Plus: Check Your Performance A Self-Rating Tool with Facts and Suggestions for Safe Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis self-rating form is designed to help you examine your ability to keep driving safely. You can make better-informed decisions about when to get behind the wheel through knowledge and self-awareness.
Spanish Self Assessment Quiz — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramPara ayudar a determinar su capacidad de poder manejar con seguridad, puede completar esta breve prueba realizada por AARP Driver Safety:
State Driver License Agencies Social Media Messaging — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is the social media messaging for State Driver License Agencies .
ChORUS Law Enforcement Resource — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRural V.S Urban infographic- 2022 — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder than 65 infographic- 2022 — National
Source: Nonprofit Organization3 out of 4 Crashes Involve An Older Driver - 2022 — National
Source: Nonprofit Organization