Older drivers are among the safer drivers. But car safety tech can still help you stay injury-free.
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5 Car Safety Systems Older Drivers Should Not Skip — National (03/02/2024)
Source: ExpertMajority of older adults with cognitive impairment still drive — Michigan (07/23/2023)
Source: UniversityResearchers highlight the importance of caregivers having conversations with care recipients and health care professionals about driving.
Older Driver Safety: When It’s Time to Stop Driving — National (12/06/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationThis is an article about warning signs on when you may indicate someone should stop driving.
Older driver vehicle preferences and perceptions of safety: A survey — National (12/02/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationIncreasing older drivers’ understanding of the importance of advancements in vehicle safety may result in greater ownership of safer vehicles and fewer road injuries.
The Dangers of Distracted Senior Drivers — National (10/31/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Half (January-June) of 2021 was released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and it reveals the biggest six-month increase ever seen in the history of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Driving and Multiple Sclerosis: How to Stay Safe — National (08/24/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis article will provide helpful tips for how you can stay safe while driving with MS.
5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible — National (02/09/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAARPs 5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible is a good starting point in the process of learning what you can add to your vehicle. An occupational therapist can help you find the safest and appropriate gear to help with your mobility.
For Seniors Driving Same 'Ol" Vehicles Raises The Risks of a Deadly Crash — National (12/13/2021)
Source: Professional Association“Retirement vehicles”— older, smaller, outdated cars that lack crucial safety features that can help prevent or mitigate crashes, are common among older drivers 70 and over.
5 Best Small SUVs for Seniors — National (12/10/2021)
Source: NewsFinding the best car for seniors includes considering a number of different features from accessibility and ease of use to the overall comfort in their vehicle.
20 Warning Signs an Elderly Driver Is No Longer Safe Behind the Wheel — National (11/29/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationThe NHTSA advises family memebers to look for the following indicators that an elderly driver may need to stop driving and consider alternative modes of transportation.