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  1. Vehicle Technology Preferences Among Mature Drivers — National (03/16/2020)

    Source: Professional Association

    The Hartford and the MIT AgeLab surveyed drivers age 50 and older about vehicle safety technologies, car buying and driving behavior, and self-driving cars.

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  2. How will older adults use automated vehicles? Assessing the role of AVs in overcoming perceived mobility barriers — National (03/01/2020)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    This study explores the mobility needs of older adults. Access to automated vehicles increases flexibility Travelling together with friends is an important factor for AV adoption. AV ambassadors can influence how groups intend to use

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  3. Why Doctors Don’t Like to Discuss Driving with Older Patients — National (09/13/2019)

    Source: University

    “Some adults may prefer advice from a doctor, while others prefer straight talk from family, friends or peers.”

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  4. Assessing and Counseling the Older Driver — National (08/19/2019)

    Source: Expert

    Dr. Ericka Tung, a Geriatrician at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses her article which offers guidelines to patients, families, and the clinicians who counsel them, on assessing the safety of the older adult driver. 

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  5. Keeping Older Drivers Safe — National (04/08/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Learn about the many variables that impact driving ability, how driving skills are assessed, how to talk with an older driver about driving concerns, and how to develop solutions for transportation alternatives.

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  6. 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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  7. Top 25 New Cars for Senior Drivers — National (02/22/2018)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Senior drivers and others with limited mobility need a car that’s easy to get into and out of, with controls that are easy to reach and intuitive to use.

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  8. Before You Give Up the Keys: Create a Roadmap for Transportation Independence — National (01/22/2018)

    Source: News

    This booklet provides action steps and resources for those making the decision about whether to continue driving.

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  9. 7 Simple Adjustments to Help Older Adults Drive Safer — Virginia (10/14/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    the number of older drivers on our roads is increasing and changes in vision, flexibility, strength, range of motion and height may reduce an older adult's control behind the wheel. 

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  10. Screening for Medically At-RIsk Drivers — National (03/06/2017)

    Source: Professional Association

    NHTSA offers a YouTube video to help State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLA) screen for medically at-risk drivers

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