If you suspect your elderly parent isn't driving as well as they used to, there are actions you can take to help.
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Is It Still Safe for Your Aging Parent to Drive? — National (11/09/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationCrashes associated with aging signs Infographic — National (11/08/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRural vs. Urban Infographic — National (11/08/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFatal Older Car Crashes increase with age infographic — National (11/08/2021)
Source: Expert54 Million people in the US are aged 65+ Infographic 2019 — National (11/08/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationCountermeasures That Work – Older Drivers [Traffic Tech] — National (11/01/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA has published its 10th edition of Countermeasures that Work, a basic reference to assist State Highway Safety Offices and other highway safety professionals in selecting effective countermeasures for traffic safety.
Older Driver Performance across Six Naturalistic Studies — National (11/01/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis study aggregated and analyzed naturalistic data from six NHTSA- sponsored studies to determine the extent older drivers scores on clinical measures were associated with ability to control their vehicles, including traffic controls
Older Driver Performance across Six Naturalistic Studies [Traffic Tech] — National (11/01/2021)
Source: State Agency/ProgramNHTSA 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.
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Infographic — National (10/29/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGING- Target Audience: State Driver Licensing Agency — National (10/29/2021)
Source: Nonprofit Organization