To prevent these crashes, Ohio has state and local programs and resources that can help older adopt strategies to stay safe on the road, as well as find alternatives to driving if they can no longer do so safety.
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Older Drivers Safety OHIO — Ohio
Source: State Agency/ProgramPhysicians Reporting form — New York
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis form is provided for use by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to report an individual whose driving ability may be affected due to some physical or mental health.
Mature Driver Improvement Courses — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThere are ten organizations that offers the PennDOT- approved Basic and Refresher Mature Driving Improvement courses.
ChORUS State Driver License Agencies Press Release — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse these sample press releases in newsletters, publications, or community outreach to encourage participation in recognizing and promoting older driver safety.
ChORUS Medical Professionals Press Release — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse these sample press releases in newsletters, publications, or community outreach to encourage participation in recognizing and promoting older driver safety.
ChORUS General Press Release — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse these sample press releases in newsletters, publications, or community outreach to encourage participation in recognizing and promoting older driver safety.
Driving & Transportation / Older Driver — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe following are some warning signs that may indicate that an older driver can no longer operate an automobile safely.
Prescription medication and driving what are the hazards — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramAs people age, many see increases in the number of their prescribed medications. However, at any age, the more medications you take, the greater the risk that the medications will affect your ability to drive safely.
Transportation Services — North Carolina
Source: State Agency/ProgramTransportation services provide travel to and/or from community resources providing needed services or carrying out activities of daily living.