when asked, most older adults will answer that they are excellent drivers or at least better than many of the younger drivers on the road. Many drivers have some bad habits that can put them at risk of a minor crash or even a ticket.
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Strategies to Improve Driving Safety — National (01/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPlanifi cación del transporte para con ductores mayores — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationLo guía a través de los pasos para desarrollar su plan de transporte.
District of Columbia: Senior Driver Information for DC — District of Columbia (09/18/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramDC’s Department of Motor Vehicles has a page on its website specifically for seniors with information regarding licensing.
Texas: Denton County's Transit Blog Hop on Board — Texas (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationA transit blog for Denton County, North Texas transportation.
Tennessee: Senior Safety Program — Tennessee (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationTennessee’s Traffic Safety website offers information for senior drivers and links to senior driver public transportation throughout the state.
Texas: Capital MetroBlog — Texas (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationCaptial MetroBlog is published by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Austin, Texas.
Senior Pedestrian Safety — Washington (09/15/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe Pinehurst Seattle website lists several tips for senior pedestrians.
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.
Rhode Island: License Renewal — Rhode Island (09/14/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRhode Island’s Division of Motor Vehicles website states that residents 75 years of age and older licenses are valid for two years.
Safe and Mobile Seniors — Florida (09/14/2020)
Source: ExpertThe Safe and Mobile Seniors is Florida's comprehensive website for aging residents on how to continue mobility whether it's driving or transitioning to other forms of transportation.