UCLA’s Longevity Center held a community meeting on January 16, 2014 to discuss Driver Safety for Older Adults.
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Driver Safety for Older Adults: What Families Need to Know — California (02/12/2014)
Source: ExpertIllinois: City of Chicago 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis – Summary Report — Illinois (12/01/2011)
Source: Local ProgramThe city of Chicago published its 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis Summary Report which includes information on pedestrian activity and efforts to improve safety on its streets.
NCHRP Vol. 9 Report 500 — National (04/08/2009)
Source: ExpertThis report of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program/Transportation Research Board provides a comprehensive guide to reducing crashes involving older drivers, and details effective engineering solutions and relative costs.
Transportation and Aging: A Research Agenda for Advancing Safe Mobility — National (10/01/2007)
Source: ExpertThis paper was done to detail important research needs in various areas on the subject of driver safety and mobility for seniors.
Resources for Law Enforcement — National
Source: ExpertThe Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for Law Enforcement. This content is password protected if you don't have a password, contact treds@ucsd.edu for free access to the videos
Be Prepared for Winter Driving — National
Source: ExpertDriving in the winter can be harrowing, especially in snowstorms and icy conditions. By getting your car ready for winter and using some simple tips to drive safely, you can face almost any weather Mother Nature decides to send your way.
Smart Features for Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertOur ability to drive requires not only knowledge and experience, but healthy visual, physical and cognitive capabilities. While our knowledge and experience expand with age, changes to and possible losses in vision, physical health and mental capabilities require adjustments to help us remain safe, responsible drivers.
National Center for Road Safety Webinar Archive — National
Source: Expert