The Ohio Department of Transportation, the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the Ohio Department of Aging, and AAA are reminding Ohio Drivers to stay fit to drive by following a few basic safety tips.
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New Resources to Keep Older Drivers Safe — Ohio (12/06/2021)
Source: NewsOlder Driver Performance across Six Naturalistic Studies [Traffic Tech] — National (11/01/2021)
Source: State Agency/ProgramNHTSA sponsored six studies over the previous decade to explore the relationship between age-related changes and older driver performance and behavior. Then another report aggregated and analyzed the data they collected.
Older Driver Performance across Six Naturalistic Studies — National (11/01/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis study aggregated and analyzed naturalistic data from six NHTSA- sponsored studies to determine the extent older drivers scores on clinical measures were associated with ability to control their vehicles, including traffic controls
Older Drivers Can Be Safer Drivers- With Support — National (10/21/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAARP wrote an article about auto safety features, better health, which means fewer problems on the road for older drivers.
5 Public Transportation Safety Tips For Seniors — National (02/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationFollowing are five safety tips that all aging adults can use when riding public transportation.
Identifying Policy Approaches to Extending the Safe Mobility of Older Adults — National (01/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationResearch that examines effective policies and practices in driver licensing of older and medically at-risk drivers.
Still Driving? Innovative Program Assesses Senior Drivers — National (09/15/2020)
Source: NewsBoston Magazine details DriveWise, an innovative program that assesses senior drivers.
Should You Rent a Car or Drive Your Own On Your Next Road Trip? — National (07/02/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramAARP put together a list of things to consider when you are preparing for summer travel, whether you should be driving a rental car or your own car.
Self-perceptions and Current Practices of High-risk Older Drivers: Implications for Driver Safety Interventions — North Carolina (07/01/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramComfort Keepers Senior Care Durham & Chapel Hill discusses safe driving for seniors in their video.