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Countermeasures That Work: An Introductory Resource For Rural Communities — National (07/01/2024)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA Kicks Off Click It or Ticket Campaign Targeting Seat Belt Use in Nighttime, Rural Crashes — National (05/16/2024)
Source: US Department of Transportation"NHTSA Kicks Off Click It or Ticket Campaign Targeting Seat Belt Use in Nighttime, Rural Crashes
Of the passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2022, more than half were unbelted in nighttime crashes"
Age-related Changes — National (01/19/2024)
Source: Professional AssociationAs we age, we experience a steady decline in certain skills that are important for safe driving. Around age 55, there is a gradual decrease in our ability to process information to remember and to judgments in traffic situations.
7 Tips for Talking to Aging Parents When it Comes to Driving — National (01/19/2024)
Source: Professional AssociationAs we get older, we start to experience changes inside and out. From our sight and hearing to our memory and motor skills, these changes can affect our everyday lives including how we drive and our ability to drive safely.
How to Talk to Your Loved One about Driving — National (01/19/2024)
Source: Professional AssociationHere are some helpful tips on how to make this conversation as easy and successful as possible.
How to Talk to your Senior about Driving — National (11/16/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationOn the other hand, driving means independence. So, this will be a hard conversation to hold.
Safe Driving With Hearing Loss — National (10/11/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationUnlock the road to safe and confident driving for older adults with hearing loss through empowering tips, technologies, and proactive measures.
What Older Drivers Should Know About Renewing Licenses — National (09/18/2023)
Source: For Profit OrganizationWhile no U.S. states require drivers to give up their car keys at a certain age, state licensing agencies do have regulations to keep older drivers on the road safely. That includes measures to determine whether drivers can still renew their licenses at all.
So what do you need to know when yours is about to expire?
CHP 'Rolls' Out Statewide Safety Training Program for Electric Bicycles — California (08/31/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationAs the popularity of e-bikes skyrockets, the CHP is launching an online e-bike safety and training program to help keep commuters and recreational cyclists safe. Read the press release to learn more.
My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Summary Chart — National (08/21/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationA summary chart of state-based information on programs supporting older drivers in several states, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.