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  1. Understanding Older Drivers: An Examination of Medical Conditions, Medication Use, and Travel Behavior — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This study of two national databases provides details on older driver travel behaviors, automobility, and medication use.
     

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  2. Alzheimer’s Society Podcast April 2014 - Dementia and Driving — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s Society produced a podcast to discuss the affects of dementia on a senior’s ability to drive.

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  3. Uniform Guidelines for State highway Safety Programs — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    In this guideline, there are recommendations regarding specific partner groups like old road users to implement a comprehensive highway safety program. 

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  4. Compendium of Traffic Safety Research Projects (1985-2013) — National (01/01/2014)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Brief summaries of research on alcohol-involved driving, drug-involved driving, occupant protection (e.g., seat belts, and child safety seats), speed and other unsafe driving behaviors. 

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  5. Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving — National (09/03/2013)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    AARP gives examples of how you can tell if an older driver is unsafe on the road. 

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  6. Family Conversations about Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia & Driving — National (03/01/2013)

    Source: Professional Association

    The Hartford website is a partner with AARP and gives tips on how family members can start conversations with older drivers regarding their health and ability to continue driving.

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  7. Driver Fitness Medical Guidelines — National (09/01/2009)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    The National Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides a driver fitness medical guideline booklet on its website. 

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  8. NCHRP Vol. 9 Report 500 — National (04/08/2009)

    Source: Expert

    This report of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program/Transportation Research Board provides a comprehensive guide to reducing crashes involving older drivers, and details effective engineering solutions and relative costs.

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  9. Do Older Drivers At-Risk for Crashes Modify Their Driving Over Time? — National (02/04/2009)

    Source: Expert

    Restricted driving was present at baseline for the at-risk group and was observed in longitudinal trajectories that controlled for baseline differences.

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  10. Pedestrian Signal Safety for Older Persons — National (06/01/2003)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety studied the walking speed of older pedestrians, and suggested ways to improve signal timing to improve safety while not increasing congestion.

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