The goal of the Ride Illinois Safety Program is to make bike education courses and resources accessible to adults and children across Illinois. This webinar is tailored to older adults and being safe while biking.
Search the ChORUS Library
Tips for Your Search
To start, enter a keyword or phrase to find library resources of interest and select “Apply”. Your search results will appear. To filter your results, select one or more filter options from the filter categories (i.e., Audience, Type, Source, etc.). You can choose one or more filters from one or more categories. If you select more than one filter, resources will appear for both of your choices. For example, if you select Individuals and Law Enforcement as Audiences and Screening and Testing as a Topic you will yield a list of all screening and testing materials associated with both audiences.
Bike Safety Tips for Older Adults — Illinois (09/28/2021)
Source: ExpertSeniors and Driving: A Guide — National (07/15/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationWith an aging population and more and more older adults choosing to drive longer, there are more older drivers than ever on the road. Use this Senior and Driving Guide to learn more information about driving when you age.
Why Are Older Adults More at Risk as Pedestrians? A Systematic Review — National (02/08/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIn this NIH article it explores factors that could explain why older adults are more at risk at the road side.
Pedestrian Bystander Care Animation — National (09/29/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationPedestrian bystander animation video by NHTSA.
South Dakota: Helpful Facts for Aging Drivers — South Dakota (09/15/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationHelpful resource from SD Dept. of Public Safety regarding older driver licensing, self-assessments, mobility options, and more.
PennDOT Safety -- Crosswalks — National (07/24/2020)
Source: ExpertPennDOT's video about crosswalks is information for the pedestrian and for the driver.
Before You Give Up the Keys: Create a Roadmap for Transportation Independence — National (01/22/2018)
Source: NewsThis booklet provides action steps and resources for those making the decision about whether to continue driving.
Ped Motion Graphics - Driving Safely — National (01/10/2015)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA's motion graphic about driving safely around pedestrians and bicyclists
Did You Know? Mature Driving Quiz — National (01/01/2012)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIn this video AAA offers a “Did You Know? Mature Driving Quiz.” William E. Van Tassel, Ph.D., Manager of Driver Training Programs at AAA gives several statements to quiz on your knowledge about driving.
Is It Time for Your Senior Driving Safety Course? — National (03/23/2011)
Source: Professional AssociationThe National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association website has information and links to various organizations that offer senior driving safety courses.