This chapter covers older drivers’ transportation needs and driving patterns.
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Personal Vehicle Transportation — National (07/01/2007)
Source: ExpertUsefulness of Off-Road Screening Tests to Licensing Authorities When Assessing Older Driver Fitness to Drive — National (06/11/2007)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis paper identifies two off-road screening tests that have been assessed in their usefulness in a senior driver licensing context.
Usefulness of Off-Road Screening Tests to Licensing Authorities When Assessing Older Driver Fitness to Drive — National (06/11/2007)
Source: ExpertThis paper identifies two off-road screening tests that have been assessed in their usefulness in a senior driver licensing context.
Transportation in an Aging Society — National (04/01/2007)
Source: ExpertThis Transportation Research Board of the National Academies document covers mobility of the elderly: Good News and Bad News, safety of older persons in traffic, adaptive strategies of older drivers.
Trends in Highway Safety: Effects of an Aging Population on Accident Propensity — National (08/01/1995)
Source: ExpertThis research speaks to the U.S’s aging population and propensity for car crashes.
State Highway Safety Offices / Countermeasures that Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationCountermeasures That Work is intended to be reference guide for State Highway Safety Offices to help select effective, science based traffic safety countermeasures to address highway safety problems.
Safe Driving for Older Adults — National
Source: Professional AssociationLearn more about the different factors that can affect driving as you age and signs of when it may be time to stop driving.
Lets talk about Driving After Stroke — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving is often a major concern after a stroke. It’s not unusual for stroke survivors to want to drive. Getting around after a stroke is important — but safety is even more important.
GoGoGrandparent — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationRides, Groceries, Meals & More: Built Better For Older Adults And People With Disabilities.
Screened & monitored services from Uber, DoorDash, Instacart and more, with or without a smartphone, 24/7.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.