NHTSA has created a guide filled with information on how seniors can drive safely.
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NHTSA’s Aging Gracefully Driving Safely Assessment — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDriving Safety Tips for Senior Drivers — Texas
Source: For Profit OrganizationAmerican Safety Council published safety tips for senior drivers and senior license requirements in Texas.
Exercise For Mature Drivers — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationExercise is a key component of healthy aging. it offers many health benefits to your overall fitness and well-being. Simple exercises may also contribute to a more positive driving experience and help you stay safe on the road.
How to Talk With Senior About their Unsafe Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationTalking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving that freedom can be very difficult to accept.
Tips and resources for safe older drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationMany older adults can drive safely well into their 80s or even beyond. It is important that older driver and the people who care for them evaluate their need to keep them safe while they are on the road.
ADED: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationAmong the many duties of state driver licensing agencies, protecting the public is a top priority. State licensing agencies work with medical advisory boards to determine if an individual is safe to drive.
Governor Highway Safety Association — National
Source: Professional AssociationGovernors Highway Safety Associaton. The State's Voice on Highway Safety.
Distracted Driving Laws in Each State — National
Source: Professional AssociationStatewide laws related to distracted driving across the country
The Role Of Driver Rehabilitation In Determining Fitness To Drive: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis document provides guidance to SDLA's regarding the role of driver rehabilitation specialists in providing evidence, via comprehensive evaluations, to support fitness-to-drive decisions for medically at-risk drivers.
Driving in Winter Weather — National
Source: US Department of TransportationHelpful driving tips for older road users about how to prepare for driving in the winter months. Whether it's snow, sleet, or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions.