This is a study of driving cessation among seniors and the changes in mileage driven among the elderly.
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Driving Cessation and Changes in Mileage Driven Among Elderly Individuals — National (09/01/1998)
Source: ExpertPsychoactive Medications and Injurious Motor Vehicle Collisions Involving Older Drivers — National (11/01/1994)
Source: ExpertOlder drivers have the second highest risk for motor vehicle collisions of any age group, after adolescents. Psychoactive medications may place older drivers at increased risk for injurious motor vehicle collisions.
Vision, Aging, and Driving: The Problems of Older Drivers — National (01/01/1992)
Source: ExpertThis research was done on adults ages 22-92 years old in regard to their visual difficulties when driving and performing everyday tasks
Visual Requirements for Safety and Mobility of Older Drivers — National (10/01/1991)
Source: ExpertThis paper was done to assess visual deterioration with aging and how to deal with issues in visual functions and driving.
Cardiovascular Disease, Aging and Traffic Accidents — California (08/01/1967)
Source: ExpertMean individual traffic accident and violation rates were compared for 267 “healthy” drivers and 82 senile persons.
Adapted Vehicles — National
Source: US Department of TransportationOlder Adults can often drive safely by making modifications or adding adaptive equipment to their vehicles to meet their specific needs.
Older Occupants’ Recovery From Crash Injuries — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe goal of this study was to provide better understanding of the consequences of older adults’ crash injuries on their health and functional performance -their ability to carry out normal activities – by addressing research questions.
Taking the Keys Away: What to Do If a Senior Won't Stop Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationMany family caregivers sometimes fear that their aging loved ones are no longer safe behind the wheel. Hesitation to act on this worry is normal, but ignoring the warning signs that a senior is unfit to drive is.
Safe Use of Medicines for Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertMedicines help us live longer and healthier. but taking them the wrong way or mixing certain drugs can be dangerous.
Safety Issues & Recalls — National
Source: US Department of TransportationUse National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Safety Issues & Recall website to find your vehicle and see if it needs updates.