RAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.
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What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationDriving and Traveling After a Heart Attack — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationGetting back behind the wheel after a heart attack can be just another step in your recovery, but it's important that you're both ready and prepared.
Associations Between Vision Impairment and Driving and the Effectiveness of Vision Related Interventions — National
Source: ExpertDriving is one of the main modes of transport with safe driving requiring a combination of visual, cognitive, and physical skills.
Governor Highway Safety Association — National
Source: Professional AssociationGovernors Highway Safety Associaton. The State's Voice on Highway Safety.
Safe Mobility Florida — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramLaw enforcement officials, who older adults trust, can help an aging driver steer clear of harm's way on the road. Law enforcement officials can also be helpful when it comes to interacting with stakeholders on the topic.
Law Enforcement Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAre Your Medicines Increasing you Risk of a Fall or a Car Crash — National
Source: ExpertUse this fact sheet to identify medicines that can put you at risk with potential side effects that can affect your driving, and questions to ask your doctors.
NHTSA's Older Driver and Road Safety Information — Pennsylvania
Source: US Department of TransportationThe PennDOT older driver page touches on older driver safety tips, warning signs for when older drivers should limit their driving, older driver videos, a mature driving improvement course, and alternative transportation options.
Driver Medical review Process in States — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has a database showing each state's Driver Licensing Policies and Practices affecting order and Medically- At-Risk drivers.
Geriatrics Care Online — National
Source: Professional AssociationFree registration to Geriatric Care Online.