North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program created a comprehensive website related to senior driver information. This site features 3 different sections with information: Drivers, Caregivers, Professionals.
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North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program — North Carolina (01/05/2020)
Source: ExpertAging Drivers and the Law — National (10/03/2019)
Source: ExpertThe Elder Law Answers’ website provides information for senior drivers and links to each state’s laws regarding restrictions and accelerated renewal periods.
7 Strategies For Finding Transportation For Seniors! — National (09/30/2019)
Source: For Profit OrganizationDriving is SO important to older adults. When it comes a time when your loved one can no longer driver it is helpful to be clear on what types of transportation options are available for your aging parent so they can remain independent
Driving Retirement! Helping Aging Parents Plan For Driving Retirement — National (09/19/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationDr. Regina Koepp will answer the question, “what is driving retirement?”, and gives tips for talking with seniors about stopping driving.
Why Doctors Don’t Like to Discuss Driving with Older Patients — National (09/13/2019)
Source: University“Some adults may prefer advice from a doctor, while others prefer straight talk from family, friends or peers.”
Older drivers are more likely to be distracted by tech while driving, AAA report says — National (07/25/2019)
Source: NewsOlder drivers are more likely to be distracted by in-vehicle technology than their younger counterparts, according to an AAA study.
Gap Exists Between Seniors’ Opinion of Driving Ability and Performance — National (05/29/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationThe majority of older adults rate themselves as excellent drivers though one in four had a wreck in the previous five years.
How to Find Your State DOT — National (04/29/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFederal Highway Administration lists all state transportation websites. Click here to find your state's Department of Transportation.
Safety Tips for Older Drivers — National (04/03/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWith age comes wisdom and experience, but aging also may affect some functional performance. For example, you might experience some changes that make driving more difficult.
Federal Highway Administration Research Library and List of Online Publications — National (03/29/2019)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis page on the Federal Highway Administration’s website has many links to research reports and publications published by the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, Virginia.