NHTSA has created a guide filled with information on how seniors can drive safely.
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NHTSA’s Aging Gracefully Driving Safely Assessment — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDriving Safety Tips for Senior Drivers — Texas
Source: For Profit OrganizationAmerican Safety Council published safety tips for senior drivers and senior license requirements in Texas.
Plan For The Road Ahead — National
Source: UniversityThis tool allows you to identify such activities as trips to the grocery store, hair salon, barber shop, doctors’ office, shopping, movies, entertainment, exercise, and social events.
Road Safe Seniors Welcome Video — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLearn about the Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety (ChORUS).
People with Disabilities and Access to Health Care — National
Source: Expert1 in 4 adults in the United States, or 61 million people, have at least one of these disabilities: hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living. Anyone can have a disability at any point in their life.
Aging (Older) Drivers — Wisconsin
Source: State Agency/ProgramWisconsin has compiled a list of resources for older drivers to help them and their loved ones assess driving safety.
Driving Safety for Older Road Users — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis website provides an interactive driving safety questionnaire, safety tips for older drivers, and vehicle safety tips.
Tip Sheet: Safety Tips For Older Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationVarious physical issues linked to aging can interfere with safe driving, it’s important that older drivers—and the people who care for them—evaluate their needs to keep them safe while they’re on the road.
Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationHealth, safety, self-regulation and the older driver: It's not just a matter of age — National
Source: ExpertThe purpose of this research was to examine the impact of age and health on patterns of driving and self-regulation among older adults who still drive.