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Safe Driving With Hearing Loss — National (10/11/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationA Critical Discussion: How to Talk Driver Safety Now with Your Loved One — National (08/08/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationDifficult decisions such as taking away senior driver motor vehicle privileges are faced frequently by many families. The issue their ability to safely of driving is a sensitive topic and requires careful consideration.
Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way — National (08/08/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe (Access Board or Board) issues its final rule that provides minimum guidelines for the accessibility of pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way.
Transportation for Seniors (Seniorliving.org) — National (08/04/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationSenior Living provided a quick guide around alternative transportation. Some examples include public transportation, paratransit programs, volunteer services, and senior shuttles.
Older Population NHTSA Crash Stats 2021 — National (08/01/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationFor the purposes of this fact sheet, the term “older”—in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants—refers to people 65 and older.
NHTSA Crash Stats "Pedestrians" 2023 — National (08/01/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA Pedestrian Fact sheet for 2023. This fact sheet defines a pedestrian involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down.
Senior Center Presentation — National (07/13/2023)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS developed a presentation slide deck that you can use to present to older adults to promote older driver safety in your community.
Confronting the Challenges of Solo Aging — National (06/21/2023)
Source: ExpertASA published a blog about solo aging and how it affects people all across America.
Has anyone reported a parent to the DMV to prevent them from driving anymore? — National (05/29/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAging care blog post about how to report a parent to the DMV.
Everything You Need to Know About Car Recalls — National (04/22/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationConsequently, it’s important to be aware of – and adhere to – all car recalls. To help better understand the topic, we asked our AAA experts for answers to all your car recall questions.