Forbes wrote an article about safety features in your vehicle.
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Do Safety Features In Cars Actually Reduce Car Accidents? — National (04/02/2024)
Source: News5 Car Safety Systems Older Drivers Should Not Skip — National (03/02/2024)
Source: ExpertOlder drivers are among the safer drivers. But car safety tech can still help you stay injury-free.
Resources for State Driver Licensing Agencies: Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National (10/26/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationChORUS offers a wealth of resources that promote older driver safety. We have curated lists to provide the perfect starting point for exploring resources, materials, and tools specific to you
Law Enforcement: Your Role in Older Driver Safety — National (05/26/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationIn this webinar, attendees learned about how to engage older drivers in a thoughtful manner, how to do roadside screening, and where to refer older drivers for more resources to keep them, and our roadways safe.
Identifying and Referring Cognitively Impaired Drivers (30 Minute Shift Change) — National (01/01/2017)
Source: Local ProgramIdentifying and Referring Cognitively Impaired Drivers is an abbreviated version of the two-hour course, “Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety”.
Maine: Driving Laws for Seniors and Older Drivers — Maine
Source: For Profit OrganizationDrivers are required to renew their licenses every six years in the state of Louisiana, according to AAA.com. They are also required to complete a vision test at every in-person renewal.
Physicians Reporting form — New York
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis form is provided for use by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to report an individual whose driving ability may be affected due to some physical or mental health.
MyCarDoesWhat Safety Feature Links — National
Source: ExpertMany car safety features vary by manufacturer, from their functions to even their names. Please use this list to find out more about the specific safety features offered by the top brands sold in the United States.
Newer Cars Are Safer Cars — National
Source: US Department of TransportationVehicle safety has changed drastically over the years, and today newer cars are safer than ever before. Thanks to advanced engineering, in-depth research and analysis of crash data, newer vehicles are built better and have more safety features to protect you. Advanced technologies that have emerged in recent years give you even more safety options — you can choose what features are best to keep you and your family safe on the road.
Driver Assistance Technologies — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDriver assistance technologies hold the potential to reduce traffic crashes and save thousands of lives each year. In 2022, 42,514 people died in motor vehicle crashes — many of these crashes were tied to human error. Learn more about driver assistance technologies, how they can help you, and what you should know about these technologies when buying your next vehicle.