Older drivers have an excessively high rate of motor vehicle fatalities compared to other adult age groups, on a per vehicle mile traveled (VMT) basis.
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Older Drivers Safety Program — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramFlorida: Safe Mobility for Life Coalition Safety and Mobility Resources — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis statewide coalition is led by the Florida Department of Transportation in partnership with the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy at Florida State University.
Medical Reporting/Medical Review Process — Florida
Source: State Agency/Programf your state is looking to create a state resource page for Older Drivers, please use these as examples.
Florida: Tampa Bay's Go Hart Public Transportation — Florida
Source: Local ProgramWhat's new, what's happening, and what's to come in Tampa Bay public transportation.
Virginia: Arlington's Transit Blog — Virginia
Source: Local ProgramA blog for Arlington, Virginia’s transit, ART.
Virginia: Mature Driver Safety — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramVirginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles’ website gives information regarding safe driving courses and GrandDriver for mature drivers in the state.
Illinois: The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District Blog — Illinois
Source: Local ProgramThe Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Mass Transit District blog.
Indiana: Senior Driver and Mobility Services — Indiana
Source: For Profit OrganizationLocated in Indiana, Senior Driving was started to provide transportation services to seniors to help them remain independent and safe.
Issues Related to Older Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists’ website shows that seniors have lower fatal crash rates, but are at a higher risk for fatalities because of their age.
Driving Safety Tips for Senior Drivers — Texas
Source: For Profit OrganizationAmerican Safety Council published safety tips for senior drivers and senior license requirements in Texas.