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  1. Driving Rehabilitation Programs for Older Drivers in the United States — National (06/27/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This study describes various options for driving rehabilitation programs offered in the United States.

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  2. The Gaps and Pathways Project for Medically-at-Risk Older Drivers — National (04/22/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This brief paper describes the contents of the special issue and offers links to the specific content developed by AOTA/NHSTA that can be accessed free from the AOTA Older Drivers website.

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  3. Seniors’ and Physicians’ Attitudes Toward Using Driving Simulators in Clinical Settings — National (04/22/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This paper weighs whether potential clients and physicians would use driving simulators in order to assess a driver’s safety knowledge behind the wheel.

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  4. Delaware: Keeping Delaware Drivers Safe and Mobile — Delaware (04/16/2014)

    Source: Professional Association

    This video from the Roadway Safety Foundation promotes the Delaware Department of Transportation's efforts to improve safety for all motorists in the state by implementing design features known to benefit older drivers and pedestrians.

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  5. Compendium of Traffic Safety Research Projects (1985-2013) — National (01/01/2014)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Brief summaries of research on alcohol-involved driving, drug-involved driving, occupant protection (e.g., seat belts, and child safety seats), speed and other unsafe driving behaviors. 

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  6. How to Understand and Influence an Older Driver — National (07/01/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA offers an e-booklet on how to understand and the influence of older drivers on its website.

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  7. Family Conversations about Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia & Driving — National (03/01/2013)

    Source: Professional Association

    The Hartford website is a partner with AARP and gives tips on how family members can start conversations with older drivers regarding their health and ability to continue driving.

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  8. Time to Hand Over the Keys? — National (12/31/2012)

    Source: News

    The National Safety Council created a .pdf of information for family members and loved ones of seniors regarding their driving ability. 

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  9. Reasons Why Teenagers and Older People Are the Riskiest Drivers — National (10/01/2012)

    Source: News

    Consumer Reports published an article on how teenagers and older people are the riskiest drivers on the road and also includes statistics on the crash rates for each age group.

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  10. Old and on the Road: Can We Train Elderly Drivers To Be Safer? — National (02/13/2012)

    Source: Professional Association

    This post reports that University of Massachusetts psychological scientist, Alexander Pollatsek found in his research of older drivers that many of their mistakes behind the wheel come from old driving habits. 

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