NHTSA’s Technical Report on the lives saved by vehicle safety technologies and associated federal motor vehicle safety standards from 1960 to 2012.
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Lives Saved by Vehicle Safety Technologies — National (01/01/2015)
Source: US Department of TransportationDevelopment of Safe-driving-system Features for Elderly Drivers — National (07/04/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationThis paper is a result of research done on existing vehicle systems that are in place promote safe driving.
Injury Vulnerability and Effectiveness of Occupant Protection Technologies for Older Occupants and Women — National (05/01/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on injury vulnerability and the effectiveness of occupant protection technologies for older occupants and women.
Effectiveness of LED Stop Lamps for Reducing Rear-End Crashes: Analyses of State Crash Data — National (02/01/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on the effectiveness of LED stop lamps for reducing rear-end crashes and analyses of state crash data.
Has the Time Come for an Older Driver Vehicle? — National (02/02/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationThis paper questions if it’s time for vehicles to be designed to suit the needs of an older population.
Vehicle Recall Check by VIN or License Plate — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFind out if your vehicle has an open recall.Its free to check and free to repair at a dealer.
Older Driver Safety Program — Georgia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe program utilizes a public health approach to develop collaborative relationships and processes to determine appropriate education, environmental, policy interventions for health and safety professionals, as well as the public
Safety Issues & Recalls — National
Source: US Department of TransportationUse National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Safety Issues & Recall website to find your vehicle and see if it needs updates.
ChORUS Law Enforcement Resource — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAdapted Vehicles — National
Source: US Department of TransportationOlder Adults can often drive safely by making modifications or adding adaptive equipment to their vehicles to meet their specific needs.