The NHTSA advises family memebers to look for the following indicators that an elderly driver may need to stop driving and consider alternative modes of transportation.
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20 Warning Signs an Elderly Driver Is No Longer Safe Behind the Wheel — National (11/29/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationIs It Still Safe for Your Aging Parent to Drive? — National (11/09/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationIf you suspect your elderly parent isn't driving as well as they used to, there are actions you can take to help.
ARU Full Participant Manual — National (10/01/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis course is designed so that those involved in aging road user safety can gain the skills and knowledge to manage a successful and sustainable aging road user safety program.
How Do I Know if My Aging Parent Is Safe to Drive? — National (09/09/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIf you notice that your aging parents are making some driving errors, it could be time to talk to them about giving up the keys. it can be difficult for elderly drivers to give up driving since they don't want to lose that freedom.
Seniors and Driving: A Guide — National (07/15/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationWith an aging population and more and more older adults choosing to drive longer, there are more older drivers than ever on the road. Use this Senior and Driving Guide to learn more information about driving when you age.
Traffic Safety Facts Older Population — National (05/01/2021)
Source: US Department of Transportation10 Signs a Senior May be Unsafe on the Road — National (03/27/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationHere are some signs that further investigation could be needed on assessing older drivers in their driving.
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.
Gap Exists Between Seniors’ Opinion of Driving Ability and Performance — National (05/29/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationThe majority of older adults rate themselves as excellent drivers though one in four had a wreck in the previous five years.
Can Your Older Patients Drive Safely? — National (09/01/2017)
Source: Local ProgramIn many areas of the world, driving is an essential part f life and, for reasons of comfort, convenience, and security, remains the primary mode of transportation among older adults.