As we age, however, it is important to realize that mental reaction, situational awareness, vision and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were. Driving in heavy traffic or in inclement weather might become more challenging.
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Driving Can Present Challenges for Older Adults — National
Source: Professional AssociationAmericans with Disabilities Act: Requirements for Section 5310 Recipients — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe U.S. DOT regulations pertaining to transportation, 49 CFR Parts 27, 37, and 38,are written to ensure non-discrimination so that people with disabilities will not be excluded from or denied participation in using transportation.
ChORUS Press Release Older Americans Month 2024 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse the ChORUS Press Release in your Older Americans Months efforts to spread the word about older driver safety during the month of May.
Empowering Connections with Older Driver Safety — National
Source: Professional AssociationPrint out our Older Americans Month poster for your social media.
Older Driver Safety infographic older Americans month 2024 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUser our infographic image in your social media or in your promotion of Older Americans Month during May.
Social Media Messages for Older Americans Month 2024 — National
Source: Professional AssociationUse ChORUS Social Media Messaging in your posts during Older Americans Month.
Alzheimer's Initiatives — National
Source: Professional AssociationInternational Association of Chief of Police Alzheimer’s Initiative is a comprehensive toolkit for law enforcement.
10 Warning Signs a Driver May Have Alzheimer’s Disease — National
Source: Professional AssociationInternational Association of Chiefs of Police has a pocket card on the ten warning signs a driver may have with Alzheimer’s Disease and ten steps on how to interact with someone that may have Alzheimer’s Disease.
Washington: Safe driving for seniors — District of Columbia
Source: Professional AssociationWashington State Department of Licensing resource for older drivers.
Issues Related to Older Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists’ website shows that seniors have lower fatal crash rates, but are at a higher risk for fatalities because of their age.