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  1. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities — Pennsylvania (11/10/2015)

    Source: Local Program

    A blog for Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities.

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  2. Assessing Elderly Drivers: Ability Means More Than Age — National (04/08/2015)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Edmunds.com gives information on its website on how to determine a senior’s driving ability.

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  3. Does Attention Capacity Moderate the Effect of Driver Distraction in Older Drivers? — National (04/01/2015)

    Source: Expert

    With age, a decline in attention capacity may occur and this may impact driving performance especially while distracted. 

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  4. How to Drive With Physical Disability — National (03/04/2015)

    Source: Professional Association

    A physical disability may affect the function of a person's body, but it should never affect person independence. Driving is a skill that promotes freedom and can be adapted so almost anyone with a physical disability can be mobile. 

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  5. Ped Motion Graphics - Driving Safely — National (01/10/2015)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA's motion graphic about driving safely around pedestrians and bicyclists

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  6. Mature Motorists Worse at Texting and Driving, Study Shows — National (12/18/2014)

    Source: News

    An interdisciplinary research team has made a surprising discovery: Older, more mature motorists-who typically are better drivers in many circumstances-are much worse than their younger counterparts when texting while driving.

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  7. Driving and Dementia: A Review of the Literature — National (12/01/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This article reviews literature on seniors with dementia and their ability to drive.

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  8. Profiles in Driver Distraction: Effects of Cell Phone Conversations on Younger and Older Drivers — National (12/01/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This research examines the effects of hands-free cell phone usage on simulated driving technology.

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  9. Development of Safe-driving-system Features for Elderly Drivers — National (07/04/2014)

    Source: Professional Association

    This paper is a result of research done on existing vehicle systems that are in place promote safe driving.

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