New in-vehicle systems must be designed for users who receive no training in how to use them and whose cognitive and sensory abilities vary.
Search the ChORUS Library
Tips for Your Search
To start, enter a keyword or phrase to find library resources of interest and select “Apply”. Your search results will appear. To filter your results, select one or more filter options from the filter categories (i.e., Audience, Type, Source, etc.). You can choose one or more filters from one or more categories. If you select more than one filter, resources will appear for both of your choices. For example, if you select Individuals and Law Enforcement as Audiences and Screening and Testing as a Topic you will yield a list of all screening and testing materials associated with both audiences.
Designing In-Vehicle Technologies for Older Drivers — National (03/01/2009)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationHarnessing New Technology To Keep Older People Behind The Wheel For Longer — National (09/20/2008)
Source: NewsA new study has highlighted the key role technology could play in extending the age at which people can drive safely on our roads.
Personal Vehicle Transportation — National (07/01/2007)
Source: ExpertThis chapter covers older drivers’ transportation needs and driving patterns.
Illinois: Impact from Changes in IL Drivers License Renewal Requirements for Older Drivers — Illinois (01/01/1998)
Source: ExpertThis report shows the impact in Illinois when the driver's license renewal length shortened from 4 to 2 years for those ages 81-86 and 1 year for those ages 87 and up.
Driver Medical Referral — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramFlorida’s Driver Medical Referral Visor Card which mentions the observations and indicators and what to look for in a potential medical condition that affects safe driving.
Medical Reporting/Medical Review Process — Florida
Source: State Agency/Programf your state is looking to create a state resource page for Older Drivers, please use these as examples.
10 Warning Signs a Driver May Have Alzheimer’s Disease — National
Source: Professional AssociationInternational Association of Chiefs of Police has a pocket card on the ten warning signs a driver may have with Alzheimer’s Disease and ten steps on how to interact with someone that may have Alzheimer’s Disease.
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.
Red Flags of Medically At-Risk Drivers — Maryland
Source: State Agency/ProgramMaryland’s Red Flag tool.
Turning 75? Come See Us at DMV — Virginia
Source: Professional AssociationVirginia drivers age 75 or older are required to appear in person at DMV for their next license renewal and pass a vision screening. Once issued your license will generally be valid for five years.