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  1. Traffic Safety and Older Drivers — National (03/01/2020)

    Source: Professional Association

    This article talks about age related changes and impact on driving safety, cognition and reaction times, visual impairment, injuries and prevention.

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  2. Plan for the Road Ahead- Boomers — National (02/20/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Make a transportation plan. 

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  3. A Road Less Traveled: Older Men Struggle More Than Women as Driving Decreases — National (02/18/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    New AAA report find genders handle reductions in driving differently. 

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  4. North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program — North Carolina (01/05/2020)

    Source: Expert

    North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program created a comprehensive website related to senior driver information. This site features 3 different sections with information: Drivers, Caregivers, Professionals.

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  5. Maryland: The Senior Connection of Montgomery County — Maryland (01/01/2020)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This non-profit organization in Montgomery County, Maryland provides free rides to seniors and persons with disabilities, with service provided by hundreds of volunteers.

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  6. Rural Older Drivers: — National (11/01/2019)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Rural driving is more than twice as dangerous as urban driving (for all age groups). The traffic fatality rate in rural areas are much higher than urban areas. 

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  7. 7 Strategies For Finding Transportation For Seniors! — National (09/30/2019)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Driving is SO important to older adults. When it comes a time when your loved one can no longer driver it is helpful to be clear on what types of transportation options are available for your aging parent so they can remain independent

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  8. Older drivers are more likely to be distracted by tech while driving, AAA report says — National (07/25/2019)

    Source: News

    Older drivers are more likely to be distracted by in-vehicle technology than their younger counterparts, according to an AAA study. 

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  9. Gap Exists Between Seniors’ Opinion of Driving Ability and Performance — National (05/29/2019)

    Source: Professional Association

    The majority of older adults rate themselves as excellent drivers though one in four had a wreck in the previous five years.

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  10. How to Find Your State DOT — National (04/29/2019)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Federal Highway Administration lists all state transportation websites. Click here to find your state's Department of Transportation.

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