Older Adults can often drive safely by making modifications or adding adaptive equipment to their vehicles to meet their specific needs.
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Adapted Vehicles — National
Source: US Department of TransportationOlder Driver Safety Questions and Answers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationBelow are some commonly asked questions and answers to help when responding to questions from older adults, their family members, and caregivers. Each question has resources that can be found by using the QR code.
Aging and Disability Transportation Overview — National
Source: ExpertTo ensure that community transportation services are available to everyone, particular attention should be paid to the needs and preferences of older adults and people with disabilities.
Older Adults and People with Disabilities — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTransportation can reduce social isolation and enhance individual autonomy and psychosocial well-being. IN many rural communities there is a need for safe accessible transportation for older adults and people with disabilities.
Unchecked Recalls Pose Roadway Risks — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationCheck to Protect is a campaign that focuses on drivers of vehicles five years old or older and rivers of used cars.
Safety Issues & Recalls — National
Source: US Department of TransportationUse National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Safety Issues & Recall website to find your vehicle and see if it needs updates.
Safety Issues & Recalls — National
Source: US Department of TransportationEvery Vehicle has a unique VIN. Enter a VIN to learn f a specific vehicle need to be repaired as part of a recall.
Older Adults Perceptions of Self- Driving Ride Hailing Services PDF — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis research is of interest to older adults, their families, and those who provide health and social services because older adults outlive their decision to stop driving by about 10 years.
Assisting Aging Drivers During and After Their Decision to Retire from Driving — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramResource page that provides links to other pages related to older driver safety
MyCarDoesWhat? — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMyCarDoesWhat.org helps visitors answer questions about their car's features by using videos, graphics, animations, social media, and other resources.