Forbes wrote an article about safety features in your vehicle.
Search the ChORUS Library
Tips for Your Search
To start, enter a keyword or phrase to find library resources of interest and select “Apply”. Your search results will appear. To filter your results, select one or more filter options from the filter categories (i.e., Audience, Type, Source, etc.). You can choose one or more filters from one or more categories. If you select more than one filter, resources will appear for both of your choices. For example, if you select Individuals and Law Enforcement as Audiences and Screening and Testing as a Topic you will yield a list of all screening and testing materials associated with both audiences.
Do Safety Features In Cars Actually Reduce Car Accidents? — National (04/02/2024)
Source: News5 Car Safety Systems Older Drivers Should Not Skip — National (03/02/2024)
Source: ExpertOlder drivers are among the safer drivers. But car safety tech can still help you stay injury-free.
In-Vehicle Technology Use and Associated Factors Among Older Drivers — National (01/01/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationThis study examines the prevalence and frequency of use of in-vehicle technologies as well as the relationships between technology-use frequency and associated factors among a subset of AAA participants
Older driver vehicle preferences and perceptions of safety: A survey — National (12/02/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationIncreasing older drivers’ understanding of the importance of advancements in vehicle safety may result in greater ownership of safer vehicles and fewer road injuries.
Adaptive Driving Aids for Seniors — National (05/17/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationThere are adaptive aids to help seniors stay safely behind the wheel for longer. Learn more about adaptive driving aids for seniors.
Can You Drive With Multiple Sclerosis? — National (03/24/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIn this article, we examine how MS affects driving, how to get evaluated, and what modifications can be made to your car.
5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible — National (02/09/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAARPs 5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible is a good starting point in the process of learning what you can add to your vehicle. An occupational therapist can help you find the safest and appropriate gear to help with your mobility.
Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways | Raging Aging Symposium — National (01/10/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways"
Grant Awarded to Help Highway Safety Initiatives Across N.C — North Carolina (11/03/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMore than $18 million in grants is being awarded to support state and local transportation safety initiatives, the North Carolina Department of Transportation announced.
Driving to Independence — Arizona (07/27/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDriving To Independence offers a comprehensive driver evaluation and training program.