Various physical issues linked to aging can interfere with safe driving, it’s important that older drivers—and the people who care for them—evaluate their needs to keep them safe while they’re on the road.
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Tip Sheet: Safety Tips For Older Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAlzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Presentation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPresentation from the Alzheimer's Association about demonstrating awareness of the risk associated with wandering behavior, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, list of techniques for effectively interacting with a person with Alzheimer's.
Driver Safety Questionnaire — National
Source: ExpertAn interactive tool on older adults driving safety information for the public and caregivers.
Older Driver Safety Program — Georgia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe program utilizes a public health approach to develop collaborative relationships and processes to determine appropriate education, environmental, policy interventions for health and safety professionals, as well as the public
Recognizing Dementia in Drivers for Law Enforcement — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a brief series of pop-up presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Recognizing Dementia in Drivers for Law Enforcement."
Pocket Guide Screening and Management of Age Related Driving Impairment — National
Source: ExpertThis reference tool includes information on who to screen and how to report drivers with medical conditions. It also provides a listing of tests recommended by the American Geriatric Society to determine driving fitness.
Law Enforcement Reporting of at Risk Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Driver Licensing Policies and Practices Database: This database shows each state's Driver Licensing Policies and Practices affecting older and Medically- At-Risk drivers.
Educating Law Enforcement Officers on Older Driver Issues — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLearn to balance public safety with the needs of all constituents, including older drivers, to improve the safety and mobility of older drivers. This is an online self-paced cource
Transportation Safety Institute Courses — National
Source: US Department of TransportationTransportation Safety Institute Courses offers free cources on a range of topics. Note while the courses are free, you will need to register to sign up and then select the training from NHTSA topics.
TSI Register Link — National
Source: US Department of TransportationWhile the courses are free, you will need to register to sign up and then select the training from the NHTSA training topics.