This includes selection and highlights from the Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Road Users.
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Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers Overview — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramAssociations Between Vision Impairment and Driving and the Effectiveness of Vision Related Interventions — National
Source: ExpertDriving is one of the main modes of transport with safe driving requiring a combination of visual, cognitive, and physical skills.
AARP Driver Safety Quick Learnings — National
Source: Nonprofit Organization
Whether you'll be behind the wheel or just enjoying the ride be prepared for the road ahead with AARP Driver Safety's free educational resources on the vehicle, driving, and alternative transportation.
Carfit Virtual Workshops & Focus Sessions — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis workshop can help improve your fit in your personal vehicle. How getting the proper fit in your vehicle may increase your safety and the safety of others on the road. It is a FREE, 90-minute workshop.
Driving in Winter Weather — National
Source: US Department of TransportationHelpful driving tips for older road users about how to prepare for driving in the winter months. Whether it's snow, sleet, or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions.
Emergency Medicine and Trauma Specialist's Quick Guide for Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis quick guide is the product of a cooperative agreement between the American Geriatrics Society and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and was developed in collaboration with the EAST.
Are Your Medicines Increasing you Risk of a Fall or a Car Crash — National
Source: ExpertUse this fact sheet to identify medicines that can put you at risk with potential side effects that can affect your driving, and questions to ask your doctors.
Pedestrian Safety Training for Law Enforcement — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis training is an interactive, computer-based program to help law enforcement officers understand the factors associated with pedestrian crashes, develop meaningful countermeasures and enforcement strategies.
Share the Road: It's Everyone's Responsibility — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA's Share the Road; Its Everyone Responsibility: Share the road tips for Drivers, Motorcyclists, Bicyclists, and Pedestrians.
Older Adults Perceptions of Self- Driving Ride Hailing Services PDF — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis research is of interest to older adults, their families, and those who provide health and social services because older adults outlive their decision to stop driving by about 10 years.