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  1. Synthesis of Human Factors Research on Older Drivers and Highway Safety – Volume I: Driver Research Synthesis — National (09/15/2020)

    Source: Professional Association

    This research produced a handbook containing highway design and operational recommendations to accommodate older drivers.

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  2. Still Driving? Innovative Program Assesses Senior Drivers — National (09/15/2020)

    Source: News

    Boston Magazine details DriveWise, an innovative program that assesses senior drivers.

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  3. Senior Pedestrian Safety — Washington (09/15/2020)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    The Pinehurst Seattle website lists several tips for senior pedestrians. 

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  4. Safety Solutions for Older Drivers — National (09/14/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This video by the Roadway Safety Foundation provides best practices for improving community safety through better road design, and offers case studies from Florida and Delaware, as well as interviews with leading traffic safety experts.

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  5. Disability Impacts All of Us — National (09/02/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The CDC created an infographic for how disability impacts all our lives as we age. 

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  6. Should You Rent a Car or Drive Your Own On Your Next Road Trip? — National (07/02/2020)

    Source: State Agency/Program

     AARP put together a list of things to consider when you are preparing for summer travel, whether you should be driving a rental car or your own car. 

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  7. Aggressive Driving Fact Sheet — Texas (07/01/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Aggressive driving is an unsafe behavior performed purposely with ill intent or disregard for safety that puts other drivers or property at risk. This Texas handout helps go over what to look out for. 

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  8. Self-perceptions and Current Practices of High-risk Older Drivers: Implications for Driver Safety Interventions — North Carolina (07/01/2020)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Comfort Keepers Senior Care Durham & Chapel Hill discusses safe driving for seniors in their video.

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  9. Florida: Aging Road User Data — Florida (05/27/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Every year, the Coalition selects priority counties using a 3-year average of the rate of crashes involving individuals aged 65+, compared to the population of 65+ in both urban and rural counties.

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  10. Traffic Safety and Older Drivers — National (03/01/2020)

    Source: Professional Association

    This article talks about age related changes and impact on driving safety, cognition and reaction times, visual impairment, injuries and prevention.

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