Getting back behind the wheel after a heart attack can be just another step in your recovery, but it's important that you're both ready and prepared.
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Driving and Traveling After a Heart Attack — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationClinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers Overview — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis includes selection and highlights from the Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Road Users.
Associations Between Vision Impairment and Driving and the Effectiveness of Vision Related Interventions — National
Source: ExpertDriving is one of the main modes of transport with safe driving requiring a combination of visual, cognitive, and physical skills.
Governor Highway Safety Association — National
Source: Professional AssociationGovernors Highway Safety Associaton. The State's Voice on Highway Safety.
PedBikeInfo — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPedBikeInfo center is supported by Federal Highwasy Administrations and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration providing information and resources around Ped and Bike Safety.
Driving in Winter Weather — National
Source: US Department of TransportationHelpful driving tips for older road users about how to prepare for driving in the winter months. Whether it's snow, sleet, or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions.
Are Your Medicines Increasing you Risk of a Fall or a Car Crash — National
Source: ExpertUse this fact sheet to identify medicines that can put you at risk with potential side effects that can affect your driving, and questions to ask your doctors.
Share the Road: It's Everyone's Responsibility — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA's Share the Road; Its Everyone Responsibility: Share the road tips for Drivers, Motorcyclists, Bicyclists, and Pedestrians.
Older Adults Perceptions of Self- Driving Ride Hailing Services PDF — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis research is of interest to older adults, their families, and those who provide health and social services because older adults outlive their decision to stop driving by about 10 years.
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