The National Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides a driver fitness medical guideline booklet on its website.
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Driver Fitness Medical Guidelines — National (09/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe Long-Term Effect of ABS in Passenger Cars and LTVs — National (08/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on the long-term effect of ABS in passenger cars and LTVs.
Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices) — National (06/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA's publication "Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices)"
The Effectiveness of Amber Rear Turn Signals for Reducing Rear Impacts — National (04/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on the effectiveness of amber rear turn signals for reducing rear impacts.
Assisting Aging Drivers During and After Their Decision to Retire from Driving — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramResource page that provides links to other pages related to older driver safety
Traffic Safety Marketing- NHTSA — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration communication resource for states, partner organizations, and highway safety professionals.
Prevent Illegal School Bus Passing Awareness Campaign — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNearly every day, million of children across the United state line up to ride the bus. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but illegal school bus passing poses a threat to children.
Spanish Self Assessment Quiz — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramPara ayudar a determinar su capacidad de poder manejar con seguridad, puede completar esta breve prueba realizada por AARP Driver Safety:
Medical Review Unit — New Jersey
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Motor Vehicle Commission Medical Review unit is responsible for identifying high-risk drivers and taking appropriate administrative action when medical or physical conditions may compromise a driver's ability.
Medical Conditions and Driving — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramCertain medical conditions can affect your ability to drive safely, but having a medical condition does not mean that your driving privileges will be restricted. If you are diagnosed with a medical condition you should like your DMV know