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Oregon: DMV At-Risk Driver Program — Oregon
Source: State Agency/ProgramAlaska: Department of Administration — Alaska
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe site also explains Alaska’s state law regarding driver license renewal and how to maintain driving privileges.
Older Driver Safety Training — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe National Sheriffs’ Association website has several links for those interested in older driver safety.
Office of Crash Avoidance Research Technical Publications — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA provides links to crash avoidance research documents.
Occupational Therapy Toolkit — National
Source: ExpertThe Occupational Therapy e handouts are organized by 85 treatment guides and are based on current research and best practice.
Safety on Maryland Roads — Maryland
Source: US Department of TransportationCrashes are no accident. Last year, more than 500 lives were lost on our roadways and thousands of others were injured. The only acceptable number is zero. MDOT MVA’s Highway Safety Office is working to change behaviors that lead to careless and irresponsible driving. You can help by always buckling up, never driving impaired, and always keeping your eyes on the road.
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DrandDriver for Law Enforcement — National
Source: ExpertWith the number of seniors dramatically increasing each year, any professional who works in law enforcement – from judges to police officers – needs to be prepared with resources and tools that keep older drivers safe.
GrandDriver for Healthcare Providers — National
Source: Expert"As healthcare providers know, a patient’s wellbeing goes beyond the physician’s office. With more than 15,000 senior driver-related crashes on Virginia roads, talk to your patients about the impacts of age-related change on one’s driving ability.
As a trusted source to your patients, you can empower them to use the tools they need to stay safe and independent on the road."
Talking to your parents about driving — National
Source: ExpertData from the Department of Transportation shows that over 30 million adults over 65 in the US are driving. Many older adults have been driving for 50 or more years, and it can provide a sense of personal independence, which older adults are reluctant to give up. For most seniors, the loss of their driving ability can make them feel isolated and dependent.
Cognitive, sensory and physical factors enabling driving safety in older adults — National
Source: ExpertThis research includes reviewed literature on cognitive, sensory, motor and physical factors associated with safe driving and crash risk in older adults with the goal of developing a model of factors enabling safe driving behaviour.