The study shows both sides, for and against, age-based assessment in senior drivers.
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The Case For and Against Mandatory Age-based Assessment of Older Drivers — National (09/01/2006)
Source: Professional AssociationThe Elderly Driver — National (06/01/2005)
Source: NewsIn 2005, Psychiatric Times covered senior drivers on their website and the affect that prohibiting the elderly from driving can have on them.
Massachusetts: Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets in Boston — Massachusetts (08/01/2000)
Source: Local ProgramThe city of Boston published its plan to improve pedestrian safety in residential areas.
Driving Rehab Program — Utah
Source: UniversityOur Drive Rehab Program helps patients with traumatic injuries prepare for the challenges of driving after an injury. These include physical, social, and cognitive challenges.
Senior Center Presentation — National
Source: Professional AssociationChORUS developed a presentation slide deck that you can use to present to older adults to promote older driver safety in your community.
Driving as We Age — Utah
Source: UniversityThe University of Utah provides vehicle tips, rehabilitation after injury information, recognizing warning signs, and other best practices around driving as older adults.
Older Drivers at Work — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhile such changes are normal, they also put older drivers at a greater risk of dying if they are in a motor vehicle crash. Employers and workers share the responsibility for keeping older drivers safe at work.
Older American Safety Programs — New Jersey
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAvenues in Motion, in association with other national, state, and local partners offer a series of traffic safety presentations and programs to help keep older drivers and pedestrians safe. This presentation can be done on zoom.
Pedestrian Safety in Older Adults — National
Source: Professional AssociationLifespan Pedestrian Safety in Older Adults page provides helpful tip and resources on how to stay safe when you are out and about.
Law Enforcement — North Carolina
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLaw enforcement officers play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of older drivers. Ncseniordriver.org/ provides resources on how law enforcement can better understand how to interact with older drivers in their community.