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  1. Connecticut: Elderly Driving Restrictions and Mandatory Testing Requirements — Connecticut (11/22/2005)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This OLR Research Report conducted by Associate Legislative Attorney, Janet L. Kaminski, details Connecticut’s laws regarding license renewal, which at the 2005 there were no special requirements that only applied to elderly residents. 

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  2. Driving and Alternatives: Older Drivers in Michigan — Michigan (01/01/2003)

    Source: Professional Association

    This paper shows the results of a statewide telephone conducted in Michigan of drivers and former drivers ages 65 and older on their transportation mode choices and whether they planned for when they could no longer drive.

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  3. A Pocket Guide to Improve Traffic Control and Mobility for Our Older Population — National (01/01/2003)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This pocket guide helps transportation professionals consider the needs of an aging population and covers three key areas -- intersections/interchanges, curves, and temporary traffic control situations (e.g., workzones).

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  4. Massachusetts: Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets in Boston — Massachusetts (08/01/2000)

    Source: Local Program

    The city of Boston published its plan to improve pedestrian safety in residential areas.

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  5. Driving Decisions Workbook — National (01/01/2000)

    Source: University

    The Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute to assist drivers in understanding age-related changes that can affect your ability to drive safely.

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  6. Characteristics of Traffic Crashes Among Young, Middle-aged, and Older Drivers — National (05/01/1999)

    Source: Expert

    This is a study of the varying characteristics of car crashes among young, middle-aged and older drivers.

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  7. Driving Cessation and Changes in Mileage Driven Among Elderly Individuals — National (09/01/1998)

    Source: Expert

    This is a study of driving cessation among seniors and the changes in mileage driven among the elderly.

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  8. Psychoactive Medications and Injurious Motor Vehicle Collisions Involving Older Drivers — National (11/01/1994)

    Source: Expert

    Older drivers have the second highest risk for motor vehicle collisions of any age group, after adolescents. Psychoactive medications may place older drivers at increased risk for injurious motor vehicle collisions.

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  9. Vision, Aging, and Driving: The Problems of Older Drivers — National (01/01/1992)

    Source: Expert

    This research was done on adults ages 22-92 years old in regard to their visual difficulties when driving and performing everyday tasks

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  10. Visual Requirements for Safety and Mobility of Older Drivers — National (10/01/1991)

    Source: Expert

    This paper was done to assess visual deterioration with aging and how to deal with issues in visual functions and driving.

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