Helping an older driver stay safe starts with paying attention to how well they are performing tasks, both inside the car and out. Next, we’ll discuss some of the changes you may want to discuss with an older family member or friend.
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Helping Older Drivers Stay Safe: A Guide for Family & Friends — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramNorth American Conference on ELDERLY MOBILITY — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis guide showcases several national and international noteworthy practices presented during each conference track: alternative transportation, infrastructure and vehicles, driver education and training, driver screening and assessment, and housing and land use.
Emergency Medicine and Trauma Specialist's Quick Guide for Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis quick guide is the product of a cooperative agreement between the American Geriatrics Society and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and was developed in collaboration with the EAST.
20 Rideshare Safety Tips to Protect — National
Source: Professional AssociationKey safety precautions that seniors should take to protect themselves while using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These tips enable them to enjoy greater independence while safeguarding their well-being.
Medication Effects That May Impair Driving Ability — National
Source: US Department of TransportationMedscape here to talk about medicines, whether they are prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC), legal, or illegal, that have the potential to impair driving performance.
Webinar Archive — National
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Aging Road User Program Management Course (Virtual Live Training) — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLearn the skills to manage a successful and sustainable aging road user safety program. Individuals involved with aging road user safety have needs that are not met in other courses. This course is 4 hours of training in a 1 day period
Resources for Law Enforcement — National
Source: ExpertThe Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for Law Enforcement. This content is password protected if you don't have a password, contact treds@ucsd.edu for free access to the videos
Identification and Referral of Medically Impaired Older Drivers — National
Source: ExpertThe “Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety,” is a two-hour POST certified training for CPT credit delivered by a team of health and law enforcement professionals.