The Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute to assist drivers in understanding age-related changes that can affect your ability to drive safely.
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Driving Decisions Workbook — National (01/01/2000)
Source: UniversityIllinois: Impact from Changes in IL Drivers License Renewal Requirements for Older Drivers — Illinois (01/01/1998)
Source: ExpertThis report shows the impact in Illinois when the driver's license renewal length shortened from 4 to 2 years for those ages 81-86 and 1 year for those ages 87 and up.
Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Presentation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPresentation from the Alzheimer's Association about demonstrating awareness of the risk associated with wandering behavior, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, list of techniques for effectively interacting with a person with Alzheimer's.
Older Driver Safety and Transition — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder driver safety will continue to receive increased attention. New resources and new information appear frequently.
Checklist of Community Mobility Skills — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis tool merges individual functional mobility with demands required transportation type to assist in identifying transportation options that support and/ or increase safe and effective community mobility.
Older Driver Safety — Maryland
Source: State Agency/ProgramGetting older does not necessarily mean persons driving days are over. but it's important to plan ahead and take steps to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones.
Helping older drivers fight distracted driving: NCSU researchers target ‘Attention Failure’ — National
Source: NewsResearcher From North Carolin State University and Texas Tech have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their attentional performance during driving
Social Media Messaging for Medical Professionals — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is the social media messaging for medical professionals
Older Driver Safety Questions and Answers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationBelow are some commonly asked questions and answers to help when responding to questions from older adults, their family members, and caregivers. Each question has resources that can be found by using the QR code.
ChORUS Social Media Messaging for Law Enforcement — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is the social media messaging for Law Enforcement Professionals