Bold City Media speaks with a CarFit representative who explains the company’s senior driving program and finding a vehicle best suited for the driver.
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Senior Driving Program – CarFit — National (12/02/2009)
Source: For Profit OrganizationDesigning In-Vehicle Technologies for Older Drivers — National (03/01/2009)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationNew in-vehicle systems must be designed for users who receive no training in how to use them and whose cognitive and sensory abilities vary.
Harnessing New Technology To Keep Older People Behind The Wheel For Longer — National (09/20/2008)
Source: NewsA new study has highlighted the key role technology could play in extending the age at which people can drive safely on our roads.
Personal Vehicle Transportation — National (07/01/2007)
Source: ExpertThis chapter covers older drivers’ transportation needs and driving patterns.
Cycling Survey Databook 2020 — Massachusetts
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is a detailed look cycle today and what they anticipate as they age.
DrandDriver for Law Enforcement — National
Source: ExpertWith the number of seniors dramatically increasing each year, any professional who works in law enforcement – from judges to police officers – needs to be prepared with resources and tools that keep older drivers safe.
GrandDriver for Healthcare Providers — National
Source: Expert"As healthcare providers know, a patient’s wellbeing goes beyond the physician’s office. With more than 15,000 senior driver-related crashes on Virginia roads, talk to your patients about the impacts of age-related change on one’s driving ability.
As a trusted source to your patients, you can empower them to use the tools they need to stay safe and independent on the road."
Bicycle Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBicyclists are not safeguarded by occupant protection measures found in passenger vehicles and face comparatively high exposure to injury risk in crashes on the roadways. Learn more about bicycle safety with NHTSA Countermeasures.
North American Conference on ELDERLY MOBILITY — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis guide showcases several national and international noteworthy practices presented during each conference track: alternative transportation, infrastructure and vehicles, driver education and training, driver screening and assessment, and housing and land use.
Bicycling and Walking by Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertLike younger generations, people age 50 or older are choosing to ride a bike or slip into comfortable footwear for exercise as well as for commuting to work and running errands.