State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in Georgia, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
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My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Georgia — Georgia (06/17/2023)
Source: State Agency/ProgramMy State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Florida — Florida (06/17/2023)
Source: State Agency/ProgramState-based information on programs supporting older drivers in Florida, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults Alaska — Alaska (06/17/2023)
Source: State Agency/ProgramState-based information on programs supporting older drivers in Alaska, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
Older adults are more easily distracted — National (05/10/2023)
Source: UniversityThe study assessed the interaction between physical exertion and short-term memory performance when distractors were present or absent in younger and older adults.
Georgia Traffic Safety Quick Facts — Georgia (03/06/2023)
Source: State Agency/ProgramGives a snapshot of the most common factors in crashes involving drivers aged 55 and older: injuries and fatalities demographics, prevention measures, safety resources, and support.
Georgia Traffic Safety Quick Facts — Georgia (03/06/2023)
Source: State Agency/ProgramGives a snapshot of the most common factors in crashes involving drivers aged 55 and older: injuries and fatalities demographics, prevention measures, safety resources, and support.
Cognitive test for older drivers tied to more safety for them, study shows — National (02/21/2023)
Source: NewsAs a group, older drivers are less likely to survive a server crash, and studies show they are particularly vulnerable in intersections.
The Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramMerck Manual’s coverage of the older driver includes very informative details which include the Alzheimer’s Association’s warning signs of unsafe driving (hitting curbs, not keeping within lanes and returning late from a routine drive).
3 Key Changes Could Make Roads Safer for Older Pedestrians — National (07/22/2022)
Source: NewsU.S News wrote an article on ways to make roads safer for older pedestrians.
Changes to street crossings could make roads safer for elderly pedestrians — National (07/22/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramTo improve pedestrian safety at street crossings, researchers called for changes to improve visibility and illumination, to increase the use of left-turn traffic signals and shorten crossing distances.