Rhode Island’s Division of Motor Vehicles website states that residents 75 years of age and older licenses are valid for two years.
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Rhode Island: License Renewal — Rhode Island (09/14/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhen taking away keys, don’t drive loved ones into a corner — National (06/01/2020)
Source: UniversityThe University of Mississippi Medical Center wrote a blog about what it is like for them as medical professionals having conversations with their older patients about driving and driving retirement.
The Older Driver AAFP — National (05/15/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationAn 81-year-old man came for a routine visit with his wife, who mentioned that her husband has become more forgetful and confused and requires more assistance with his activities of daily living.
Older Drivers’ Self-Regulation and Exposure — National (04/01/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis study's goal was to gain insight into the extent to which older adults appropriately self-regulate their driving behaviors as their functional skills decline.
Generations- Plan For the Road Ahead — National (02/20/2020)
Source: ExpertMake a transportation plan.International: Cognitive Screening Tools for Predicting Unsafe Driving Behavior Among Senior Drivers — National (10/17/2014)
Source: ExpertAs Canada’s elderly continue to represent the fastest-growing population in Canada, there has been an increasing need for effective and efficient screening tools for senior drivers.
Red Flags for Medically At- Risk Drivers — National (07/29/2014)
Source: State Agency/ProgramBefore the traffic stop look at the red flags for medically at-risk drivers to learn the best way to approach and handle the situation.
Driving Rehabilitation Programs for Older Drivers in the United States — National (06/27/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationThis study describes various options for driving rehabilitation programs offered in the United States.
Disease-, Age-related Effects of HIV May Impact Driving Abilities of Middle-aged and Older Adults — Alabama (04/02/2014)
Source: NewsNearly half of people living with HIV experience cognitive deficits that may impact instrumental activities of daily living, including driving, according research.
Alzheimer’s Society Podcast April 2014 - Dementia and Driving — National (04/01/2014)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Alzheimer’s Society produced a podcast to discuss the affects of dementia on a senior’s ability to drive.