The following are warning signs that an older adult may need to have a professional test about whether driving is still safe.
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Signs that an Older Adult’s Driving Skills Need Testing — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder Driver Safety Program — Georgia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe program utilizes a public health approach to develop collaborative relationships and processes to determine appropriate education, environmental, policy interventions for health and safety professionals, as well as the public
Senior Driver Safety — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramOur mission is to make it easy for you to complete your Florida DMV needs online.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) — National
Source: Professional AssociationTraumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an impact to the head that disrupts normal brain function. TBI may affect a person's cognitive abilities, including learning and thinking skills.
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.
Identification and Referral of Medically Impaired Older Drivers — National
Source: ExpertThe “Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety,” is a two-hour POST certified training for CPT credit delivered by a team of health and law enforcement professionals.
Older Drivers Safety Program — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramOlder drivers have an excessively high rate of motor vehicle fatalities compared to other adult age groups, on a per vehicle mile traveled (VMT) basis.
Alaska: Department of Administration — Alaska
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe site also explains Alaska’s state law regarding driver license renewal and how to maintain driving privileges.
Driving & Transportation / Older Driver — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe following are some warning signs that may indicate that an older driver can no longer operate an automobile safely.
Community Mobility & Driving with Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertCommunity mobility is essential for people meet their daily needs such as going to the grocery store, the pharmacy, the bank and medical appointments.