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  1. Uniform Guidelines for State highway Safety Programs — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    In this guideline, there are recommendations regarding specific partner groups like old road users to implement a comprehensive highway safety program. 

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  2. Fit for the Road: Older Drivers’ Crash Rates Continue to Drop — National (02/20/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that older drivers were less likely to be involved in car crashes than prior generations and that they’re also less likely to be killed or injured in a car accident.

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  3. Compendium of Traffic Safety Research Projects (1985-2013) — National (01/01/2014)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Brief summaries of research on alcohol-involved driving, drug-involved driving, occupant protection (e.g., seat belts, and child safety seats), speed and other unsafe driving behaviors. 

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  4. Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving — National (09/03/2013)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    AARP gives examples of how you can tell if an older driver is unsafe on the road. 

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  5. How to Discuss Driver Safety Concerns with Older Adults — National (08/27/2013)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Keiro Senior HealthCare gives tips on discussing driver safety concerns with older adults. Issues with flexibility, reflexes and strength can all negatively affect a senior’s ability to drive.

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  6. How to Understand and Influence an Older Driver — National (07/01/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA offers an e-booklet on how to understand and the influence of older drivers on its website.

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  7. Medical Conditions in Older Drivers - Law Enforcement — National (06/20/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    See how law enforcement officials can help a driver with medical problems.

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  8. Driving with Parkinson’s Disease — National (06/20/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA’s video on driving with Parkinson’s disease discusses how the illness affects body movements and can cause body tremors which both could affect driving safely. 

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  9. Driving with Diabetes — National (06/20/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This video created by NHTSA shows how driving with diabetes can increasingly become more difficult and impossible to continue.

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  10. Driving After a Stroke — National (06/20/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This NHTSA video shows how driving after a stroke can be difficult because of limited mobility issues, possible vision problems and slower thinking.

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