This article talks about age related changes and impact on driving safety, cognition and reaction times, visual impairment, injuries and prevention.
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Traffic Safety and Older Drivers — National (03/01/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationNorth Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program — North Carolina (01/05/2020)
Source: ExpertNorth Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program created a comprehensive website related to senior driver information. This site features 3 different sections with information: Drivers, Caregivers, Professionals.
Older drivers are more likely to be distracted by tech while driving, AAA report says — National (07/25/2019)
Source: NewsOlder drivers are more likely to be distracted by in-vehicle technology than their younger counterparts, according to an AAA study.
How to Find Your State DOT — National (04/29/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFederal Highway Administration lists all state transportation websites. Click here to find your state's Department of Transportation.
Cognitive Impairment Traffic Contact — National (01/01/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWatch steps an officer takes in identifying an aging driver with cognitive impairments, how to call a family members, and how to make a referral to the DMV.
Older Driver Compliance with License Restrictions — National (04/01/2018)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTo safely extend licensure for older drivers with marginal impairments, State Driver licensing agencies may impose behavioral restrictions in lieu of suspension to preserve mobility.
Challenges for Older Drivers in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Settings — National (03/22/2018)
Source: Professional AssociationAlong with age-related factors, geographical settings-urban, suburban, and rural areas- also contribute to the difference in fatal crashes among older drivers.
Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders in Senior Mobility — National (11/03/2017)
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe document will help those who encounter older adults with limited mobility, and will help them with communicating potential solutions to preserve and extend safe, independent transportation options for older persons.
IACP Alzheimer's Initiative Program Webinar: 3 Stages of Alzheimer's — National (03/30/2017)
Source: Professional AssociationIACP video on the 3 stages of Alzheimer’s Disease that Law Enforcement might observe during a traffic stop.
Screening for Medically At-RIsk Drivers — National (03/06/2017)
Source: Professional AssociationNHTSA offers a YouTube video to help State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLA) screen for medically at-risk drivers