As we age, we experience a steady decline in certain skills that are important for safe driving. Around age 55, there is a gradual decrease in our ability to process information to remember and to judgments in traffic situations.
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Age-related Changes — National (01/19/2024)
Source: Professional AssociationPromoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices — National (01/01/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationThe TRB Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program's BTSCRP Research Report 4: Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices provides guidance for SHSOs to enhance older driver safety.
Older Adults and Driving: Challenging Stereotypes — National (09/22/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationAs the saying goes, age is just a number. There is no specific age limit on driving. In fact, some older adults continue driving past the age of 100 with good driving records.
Safe Mobility for Life - Community Partner Training — Florida (08/31/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationThe Safe Mobility for Life Community Partner Training video was developed to help you better understand your role as a Community Partner and what is available to your community.
7 Elderly Driver Safety Tips — National (05/06/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationHere are some tips for senior motorists to remain responsible and safe commuters.
Indiana: Older Driver Information — Indiana (03/06/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationDMV.com covers senior drivers in Indiana by stating that drivers up to age 75 are required to renew their license every 4 years. Drivers ages 75 to 85 can renew their license for a period of 3 years.
Arkansas: Senior Drivers — Arkansas (03/06/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationDMV.com details the license renewal process for senior drivers in the state of Arkansas.
There Are Big Negatives When Older People Stop Driving — National (03/04/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationConsumer Affairs reports that a University of Missouri researcher says the negative consequences of taking away a driver’s keys because of loss of mobility and individuality outweigh safety concerns of them staying on the road.
Yellow Lights Pose Particular Peril for Older Drivers — National (10/14/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationA team of research studied various age groups and the timing of yellow lights to see its impact on safety at intersections.
The Case For and Against Mandatory Age-based Assessment of Older Drivers — National (09/01/2006)
Source: Professional AssociationThe study shows both sides, for and against, age-based assessment in senior drivers.