Everyone ages differently, so there is no arbitrary cutoff as to when someone should stop driving.
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Tips to Ensure Safe Driving for Seniors — National (08/29/2016)
Source: NewsSteering to Safety — National (08/28/2016)
Source: NewsHome Instead Senior Care recently launched an online program that provides tips to make the conversation with an older adult about their driving ability a little easier.
Art of Aging: Senior Drivers — Pennsylvania (08/25/2016)
Source: NewsResearch from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that older drivers are among the safest. But eventually, we all retire from the road.
Maryland: Resources Online for Older Drivers — Maryland (07/06/2016)
Source: NewsMontgomery County has launched “Explore Older Driver Resources,” a new webpage for older residents and their families. The page includes information about driving safely as well as alternate transportation options.
Time-to-contact estimation errors among older drivers with useful field of view impairments — National (07/01/2016)
Source: ExpertThe objective of this study was to evaluate how UFOV impairments affect time-to-contact estimates in elderly drivers deciding when to make a left turn across oncoming traffic.
Functional Changes and Driving Performance in Older Drivers: Assessment and Interventions — National (05/20/2016)
Source: ExpertWith the increasing aging of the population, the number of older drivers is rising. Driving is a significant factor for the quality of life and independence concerning social and working life.
Should Older People and Those with Dementia Have Their Licenses Revoked? — National (05/12/2016)
Source: NewsEvidence has found the revocation of a driver's licence and subsequent loss of independence have severe negative affects on older people. But are they putting other road users in danger if they continue to drive?
Colorado: Pitkin County Senior Services Offers Volunteer Driving Program — Colorado (05/01/2016)
Source: NewsPitkin County Senior Services gives seniors hope with volunteer driving program.
Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Are About to Be Everywhere — District of Columbia (05/01/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationNHTSA predicts that most automakers’ acceptance of the challenge will make AEB standard on new cars three years faster than could be achieved through the formal regulatory process. And the feature could be arriving sooner than 2022.
Aging Drivers Can Present Some Behind-The-Wheel Safety Issues — National (04/01/2016)
Source: NewsAn aging population with a need for independence can be problematic when it comes to matters related to driving. Fatality rates for drivers begin to climb after age 65, studies show.