The National Sheriffs’ Association website has several links for those interested in older driver safety.
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Older Driver Safety Training — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOregon: Driver and Motor Vehicle Services on Unsafe Drivers — Oregon
Source: State Agency/ProgramOregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services has put together a brochure for residents detailing signs of unsafe driving and what can be done about it. it also gives information on how to report an unsafe driver.
NHTSA’s Aging Gracefully Driving Safely Assessment — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA has created a guide filled with information on how seniors can drive safely.
Exercise For Mature Drivers — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationExercise is a key component of healthy aging. it offers many health benefits to your overall fitness and well-being. Simple exercises may also contribute to a more positive driving experience and help you stay safe on the road.
Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers Overview — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis includes selection and highlights from the Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Road Users.
Tips and resources for safe older drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationMany older adults can drive safely well into their 80s or even beyond. It is important that older driver and the people who care for them evaluate their need to keep them safe while they are on the road.
Spectrum of Driver Services — National
Source: ExpertDefine the common language and different program models used in a wide range of driving programs, covering everything from driving school for healthy drivers to driving rehabilitation programs.
Driving Safety for Older Road Users — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis website provides an interactive driving safety questionnaire, safety tips for older drivers, and vehicle safety tips.
Tip Sheet: Safety Tips For Older Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationVarious physical issues linked to aging can interfere with safe driving, it’s important that older drivers—and the people who care for them—evaluate their needs to keep them safe while they’re on the road.
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.