If you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving.
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Older Driver — National
Source: US Department of TransportationFind a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist — National
Source: Professional AssociationYou can find a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist through the ADED website.
Find a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist — National
Source: Professional AssociationNeed help finding a Driving Rehabilitation Specialist. Visit AOTA website to help narrow your search.
Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationV2V Communications Fact Sheet — National
Source: US Department of TransportationFor the past decade, NHTSA has researched V2V, a communication technology that allows vehicles to communicate to one another regarding important safety and mobility information.
Older Driver Safety Program — Georgia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe program utilizes a public health approach to develop collaborative relationships and processes to determine appropriate education, environmental, policy interventions for health and safety professionals, as well as the public
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.
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.
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.
Issues Related to Older Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists’ website shows that seniors have lower fatal crash rates, but are at a higher risk for fatalities because of their age.