The purpose of this investigation was to determine what older adults find most concerning about driving as they age and how these concerns are related to driving skills, behaviors, and experiences.
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Driving concerns among older adults: Associations with driving skill, behaviors, and experiences — National
Source: ExpertPedestrian Bicycle Safety Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationHow to Use these Resources to Strengthen Professional and Community Partnerships — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS developed ideas on activities and event using the OAM resources that will increase older driver traffic safety within your community.
Research for Older Adult Driver Initiative ROADI — North Carolina
Source: UniversityThe overall aim of ROADI is to make motor vehicle driving in North Carolina safe for all drivers and pedestrians.
Hand Controls for Cars, Trucks, SUVs and Vans — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationMobilityWorks offers a wide selection of adaptive equipment for the most ever type of vehicle to regain independence and to be in control of your own transportation.
The Training, Research and Education for Driving Safety — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe Training, Research, and Education Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for law enforcement.
Geriatrics Care Online — National
Source: Professional AssociationFree registration to Geriatric Care Online.
TSI Register Link — National
Source: US Department of TransportationWhile the courses are free, you will need to register to sign up and then select the training from the NHTSA training topics.
Transportation Safety Institute Courses — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTransportation Safety Institute Courses offers free cources on a range of topics. Note while the courses are free, you will need to register to sign up and then select the training from NHTSA topics.
Medical Conditions in Older Drivers — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA offers a video on Medical Conditions in Older Drivers. See how an older driver with medical conditions might have problems at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - and on the road. Learn how to help.