Newscaster Conn Jackson speaks with MIT AgeLab’s Dr. Liza D’Ambrosio and The Hartford’s Jodi Olshevski about the latest research on senior driving.
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Seniors Driving Research by MIT AgeLab and The Hartford — National (06/30/2010)
Source: NewsNCHRP Vol. 9 Report 500 — National (04/08/2009)
Source: ExpertThis report of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program/Transportation Research Board provides a comprehensive guide to reducing crashes involving older drivers, and details effective engineering solutions and relative costs.
Transportation and Aging: A Research Agenda for Advancing Safe Mobility — National (10/01/2007)
Source: ExpertThis paper was done to detail important research needs in various areas on the subject of driver safety and mobility for seniors.
The Role Of Driver Rehabilitation In Determining Fitness To Drive: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis document provides guidance to SDLA's regarding the role of driver rehabilitation specialists in providing evidence, via comprehensive evaluations, to support fitness-to-drive decisions for medically at-risk drivers.
Falls Prevention Awareness in Public Transportation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRecently, there has been increased interest in applying falls prevention interventions to public transportation. The programs and professionals listed below may be useful resources to help you evaluate fall risks
Colorado's Guide For Aging Drivers and Their Families 2024 — Colorado
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMotorcycle Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLearn more about what countermeasures you can take when riding a motorcycle.
Pedestrian Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationRoadway environment, vehicle type, and design, weather, and road user behavior contribute to pedestrian crashes. Learn more about how you can help with pedestrian safety.
Older Drivers / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLearn the updated statistics about older drivers and how they can be safe in the older drivers chapter in the Countermeasures workbook.
State Highway Safety Offices / Countermeasures that Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationCountermeasures That Work is intended to be reference guide for State Highway Safety Offices to help select effective, science based traffic safety countermeasures to address highway safety problems.