Age-related physical and cognitive impairments can make driving difficult and even dangerous. Learn the importance of driver safety for older adults, including the physical and cognitive variables that impact driving ability.
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Driving and Aging: The Impact of Physical and Cognitive Changes — National (01/15/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationStrategies to Improve Driving Safety — National (01/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit Organizationwhen asked, most older adults will answer that they are excellent drivers or at least better than many of the younger drivers on the road. Many drivers have some bad habits that can put them at risk of a minor crash or even a ticket.
Identifying Policy Approaches to Extending the Safe Mobility of Older Adults — National (01/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationResearch that examines effective policies and practices in driver licensing of older and medically at-risk drivers.
Planning Your Driving and Transportation Plan into the New Year 2021 — National (01/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDo you know what your driving transportation plan looks like yet? Let ChORUS help you decide.
Utah: Senior Drivers – 2011 Utah Crash Facts — Utah (12/31/2011)
Source: State Agency/ProgramUtah’s Department of Public Safety release its crash rates per licensed driver by age in 2011.
Many Older Floridians Have No Backup Plan After Hanging Up Their Keys — Florida (12/02/2011)
Source: NewsFlorida is home to one of the highest percentages of residents ages 65 and older in the USA, but very few of them have through ahead to a time when they will no longer be able to drive a vehicle safely.
Illinois: City of Chicago 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis – Summary Report — Illinois (12/01/2011)
Source: Local ProgramThe city of Chicago published its 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis Summary Report which includes information on pedestrian activity and efforts to improve safety on its streets.
Turning Over the Keys: Medical Fitness and Aging Drivers — District of Columbia (08/24/2011)
Source: Professional AssociationThis AAA report was presented at the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Annual (AAMVA) International Conference in 2011.
Helping Eye Care Providers Better Assess Driving in Older Adults — National (08/23/2011)
Source: NewsDrivers over age 65 are the fastest-growing segment of the driving population, and their eye care providers are playing an increasingly important role in assessing their ability to drive safely.