Talking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving that freedom can be very difficult to accept.
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How to Talk With Senior About their Unsafe Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationEvergreen Campaign Material — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTo learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in older drivers. You may want to share some of the materials at the following site with family members.
Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder Driver Safety and Transition — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder driver safety will continue to receive increased attention. New resources and new information appear frequently.
The Role Of Driver Rehabilitation In Determining Fitness To Drive: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis document provides guidance to SDLA's regarding the role of driver rehabilitation specialists in providing evidence, via comprehensive evaluations, to support fitness-to-drive decisions for medically at-risk drivers.
Tip Sheet: Safety Tips For Older Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationVarious physical issues linked to aging can interfere with safe driving, it’s important that older drivers—and the people who care for them—evaluate their needs to keep them safe while they’re on the road.