To determine the association between passenger presence and risk of fatal crash involvement in relation to driver and passenger age and gender, focusing especially on drivers ages 65 and older.
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Effect of Passenger Presence on Older Drivers’ Risk of Fatal Crash Involvement — National (03/28/2014)
Source: ExpertConsensus Statements on Driving for Persons with Dementia — National (02/25/2014)
Source: ExpertThis paper works as a guide for occupational therapists when addressing driving, mobility and dementia in seniors.
Driver Safety for Older Adults: What Families Need to Know — California (02/12/2014)
Source: ExpertUCLA’s Longevity Center held a community meeting on January 16, 2014 to discuss Driver Safety for Older Adults.
Compendium of Traffic Safety Research Projects (1985-2013) — National (01/01/2014)
Source: US Department of TransportationBrief 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.
How to Understand and Influence an Older Driver — National (07/01/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA offers an e-booklet on how to understand and the influence of older drivers on its website.
Driving After a Stroke — National (06/20/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis NHTSA video shows how driving after a stroke can be difficult because of limited mobility issues, possible vision problems and slower thinking.
Driving Rehabilitation Services — National (06/20/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA covers driving rehabilitation services in this video. Seniors can speak with a driving rehabilitation specialist to help determine if driving is still a safe option.
Driving with Alzheimer’s Disease — National (06/20/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s video on driving with Alzheimer’s disease and other serious forms of dementia shows how difficult it is to drive safely when a senior is affected by one of these illnesses.
Driving with Diabetes — National (06/20/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis video created by NHTSA shows how driving with diabetes can increasingly become more difficult and impossible to continue.
Driving with Parkinson’s Disease — National (06/20/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’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.