To learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in older drivers. You may want to share some of the materials at the following site with family members.
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Evergreen Campaign Material — National
Source: US Department of TransportationIssues Related to Older Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists’ website shows that seniors have lower fatal crash rates, but are at a higher risk for fatalities because of their age.
Plan For The Road Ahead — National
Source: UniversityThis tool allows you to identify such activities as trips to the grocery store, hair salon, barber shop, doctors’ office, shopping, movies, entertainment, exercise, and social events.
Driving Safety for Older Road Users — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis website provides an interactive driving safety questionnaire, safety tips for older drivers, and vehicle safety tips.
Older Drivers- Injury Facts — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThese are fatality trends based on mortality data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee — New York
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) coordinates traffic safety activities in the state and shares useful, timely information about traffic safety and the state's highway safety grant program.
The Role Of Driver Rehabilitation In Determining Fitness To Drive: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis document provides guidance to SDLA's regarding the role of driver rehabilitation specialists in providing evidence, via comprehensive evaluations, to support fitness-to-drive decisions for medically at-risk drivers.
Older Driver Safety and Transition — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder driver safety will continue to receive increased attention. New resources and new information appear frequently.
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
ChORUS General Handout — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationGeneral handout provides information about who ChORUS is and how to utilize the site