NHTSA 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.
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Older Driver Performance across Six Naturalistic Studies [Traffic Tech] — National (11/01/2021)
Source: State Agency/ProgramTexas: Department of Public Safety Older Driver Information — Texas (09/16/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramTexas’s Department of Public Safety has information on its website regarding driver license renewal requirements for residents of the state.
Some Medications and Driving Don’t Mix — National (09/15/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe FDA reports on its website that medications and their side effects could be harmful while driving.
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.
Top 25 New Cars for Senior Drivers — National (02/22/2018)
Source: State Agency/ProgramSenior drivers and others with limited mobility need a car that’s easy to get into and out of, with controls that are easy to reach and intuitive to use.
Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders in Senior Mobility — National (11/03/2017)
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe document will help those who encounter older adults with limited mobility, and will help them with communicating potential solutions to preserve and extend safe, independent transportation options for older persons.
Red Flags for Medically At- Risk Drivers — National (07/29/2014)
Source: State Agency/ProgramBefore the traffic stop look at the red flags for medically at-risk drivers to learn the best way to approach and handle the situation.
Utah: Senior Drivers – 2011 Utah Crash Facts — Utah (12/31/2011)
Source: State Agency/ProgramUtah’s Department of Public Safety release its crash rates per licensed driver by age in 2011.
A Pocket Guide to Improve Traffic Control and Mobility for Our Older Population — National (01/01/2003)
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis pocket guide helps transportation professionals consider the needs of an aging population and covers three key areas -- intersections/interchanges, curves, and temporary traffic control situations (e.g., workzones).