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  1. Older Drivers at High Crash Risk are ‘Most Distractible’ — National (04/02/2019)

    Source: Expert

    Older drivers rated at high crash risk on a computerized vision test are more likely to have driving problems related to distractions in the car.

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  2. Assessing and Counseling the Older Driver: A Concise Review for the Generalist Clinician — National (03/23/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Older drivers are putting more miles on the road during their golden years. Clinicians can then make recommendations about fitness to drive and appropriate referrals for rehabilitation or alternative transportation resources. 

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  3. Mild Cognitive Impairment and Driving Performance — National (01/01/2019)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This project aimed to explore differences in driving performance and exposure between participants with mild cognitive impairment operationally defined through recognized clinical methods. 

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  4. Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders in Senior Mobility — National (11/03/2017)

    Source: State Agency/Program

     The document will help those who encounter older adults with limited mobility, and will help them with communicating potential solutions to preserve and extend safe, independent transportation options for older persons.

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  5. Can Your Older Patients Drive Safely? — National (09/01/2017)

    Source: Local Program

    In many areas of the world, driving is an essential part f life and, for reasons of comfort, convenience, and security, remains the primary mode of transportation among older adults. 

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  6. The Effects of Medical Conditions on Driving Performance — National (08/01/2017)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This project investigated the effect of selected medical conditions on the exposure and performance of older drivers. A recent literature review followed by a panel meeting with driving safety experts. 

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  7. Traffic Tech: Technology Transfer Series — National (04/01/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    As the driving population continues to age, medical conditions and associated impairments affecting driving abilities will become more prevalent, and State driver licensing agencies are likely to see driver medical reviews. 

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  8. Driving When You Have Macular Degeneration — National (08/15/2016)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Macular degeneration affects vision and therefore can have a huge impact on one’s ability to drive. First, an eye doctor should tell his patient if they are able to drive once they’ve been diagnosed. 

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  9. Senior drivers taking opioid painkillers have higher crash risk — National (08/12/2016)

    Source: News

    Senior drivers who’d been using opioid painkillers regularly for several months also had higher odds of getting into accidents, study shows. 

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  10. Driving Simulator Training Is Associated with Reduced Inhibitory Workload in Older Drivers — National (07/04/2016)

    Source: Expert

    In demanding cognitive tasks, older people mostly experience more problems than younger people, and their brain workload is higher. 

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