Use this fact sheet to identify medicines that can put you at risk with potential side effects that can affect your driving, and questions to ask your doctors.
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Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Walkability Checklist is a checklist to rate your neighborhood’s walkability.
Tribal Transit — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis resource includes training and technical assistance specifically geared towards tribal transit managers, operators, and riders
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.
NHTSA Bicycle Safety Page — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBicycle Safety Page raises awareness of the dangers of being a bicyclist and provides tips to keep bicyclists safe.
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.
Lobby Slide Four — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPlan for Road Safety
What Should You Keep in the Car? — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationEvery vehicle should have an emergency supply kit in the trunk. Learn what goes into the Emergency Supply Kit with a list from National Safety Council.
How to Use these Resources to Strengthen Professional and Community Partnerships — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS developed ideas on activities and event using the OAM resources that will increase older driver traffic safety within your community.
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix — National
Source: ExpertYou can go over this article to see how prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications affect patients driving ability.