This video provides law enforcement professionals with tips to help identify potential cognitive impairment and actions to take when there is a concern.
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This video provides law enforcement professionals with tips to help identify potential cognitive impairment and actions to take when there is a concern.
With the increasing aging of the population, the number of older drivers is rising. Driving is a significant factor for the quality of life and independence concerning social and working life.
This report explores the health and quality-of-life impacts of crashes among older (65+) and middle-aged (40-55) occupants.
This article discusses the growing aging population and its impact on the roads as more drivers become seniors.
A study was done to determine which senior driver errors caused the most prevalent serious crashes.
Due to a decreasing birth rate and longer life expectancy, the proportion of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to rise in coming years. Drivers over 65 drive two billion miles yearly, a number that will increase. For that reason, it is imperative to understand their attitudes and perceptions. It is also important to understand whether drivers over 65 can be treated as one cohesive group, or if there are differences among them.
With age, a decline in attention capacity may occur and this may impact driving performance especially while distracted.
Before the traffic stop look at the red flags for medically at-risk drivers to learn the best way to approach and handle the situation.
This study describes various options for driving rehabilitation programs offered in the United States.
This 3rd Edition of FHWA's popular resource for selecting proven crash countermeasures that protect older adults covers 51 treatment options, including their rationale for inclusion and a guide for selecting projects using the Handbook.