The Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute to assist drivers in understanding age-related changes that can affect your ability to drive safely.
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Driving Decisions Workbook — National (01/01/2000)
Source: UniversityThe 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.
We Need to Talk — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis online self-paced seminar will help you determine how to assess your loved ones driving skills and provide tools to help you have this important conversation.
Falls Prevention Awareness in Public Transportation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRecently, there has been increased interest in applying falls prevention interventions to public transportation. The programs and professionals listed below may be useful resources to help you evaluate fall risks
ADA Training — National
Source: ExpertADA National Network offers a variety of training opportunities to increase your knowledge of the ADA. They provide in-person, webcast, or online training on all ADA topics.
Defensive Driving for Mature Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAs we age, it is important to realize that mental reaction, situational awareness, vision, and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were. Driving in traffic or work zones, through weather or even night becomes more challenging
Mature Driver Improvement Courses — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThere are ten organizations that offers the PennDOT- approved Basic and Refresher Mature Driving Improvement courses.
Older Road User Program Management — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLean the skills necessary to manage a successful and sustainable older road user safety program. Individuals involved with older road user safety have specific needs that are often not met in other courses.
When to Yield: Questions and Answers about Dementia — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis booklet reviews the many hard decisions involved with dementia and driving and gives you approaches, including a sample "safe driving agreement" for dealing with this difficult topic.
Tip Sheet: Becoming A Non-Driver? Find Alternate Transportation Options — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe HealthinAging.org tip sheet helps older drivers create an alternative transportation solution to maintain their independence.