Be aware of any changes in eyesight, physical fitness and reflexes, and any medications that impact driving ability. Be willing to compensate by making changes in driving habits or choosing alternative transportation.
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Mature Driver Safey Senior Navigator — Virginia
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationRecognizing the Signs: Senior Driving Safety — Virginia
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAm I a safe driver? After all, most of us want to make a responsible choice to protect others and ourselves when we drive. Age can affect our ability to sense, decide, and act.
Turning 75? Come See Us at DMV — Virginia
Source: Professional AssociationVirginia drivers age 75 or older are required to appear in person at DMV for their next license renewal and pass a vision screening. Once issued your license will generally be valid for five years.
Welcome to SmartSafeandSober.org — Virginia
Source: Professional AssociationSmart, Safe & Sober is a comprehensive statewide partnership aimed at reducing traffic fatalities. It is a joint effort of local law enforcement, the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, the Virginia Highway Safety Office of the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Virginia Department of State Police, the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, and DRIVE SMART Virginia.
Through education and awareness on seat belt use, public service announcements, community events, and high visibility enforcement by state and local law enforcement, the SSS program helps to save lives on Virginia’s highways.
Tips For Senior Drivers — Virginia
Source: For Profit OrganizationMedical Review Services (MRS) is a team at DMV headquarters that reviews all cases where Virginia drivers may have a mental or physical condition that may impair driving ability, even temporarily.
Older American Safety Programs — New Jersey
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAvenues in Motion, in association with other national, state, and local partners offer a series of traffic safety presentations and programs to help keep older drivers and pedestrians safe. This presentation can be done on zoom.
DMV Medical Review of Drivers — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Review Services is responsible for reviewing the abilities of individuals who may have a physical or mental condition pairing their ability to drive safely.
When to Yield: Questions and Answers about Dementia — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis booklet reviews the many hard decisions involved with dementia and driving and gives you approaches, including a sample "safe driving agreement" for dealing with this difficult topic.
Virginia: Mature Driver Safety — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramVirginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles’ website gives information regarding safe driving courses and GrandDriver for mature drivers in the state.
Virginia: Arlington's Transit Blog — Virginia
Source: Local ProgramA blog for Arlington, Virginia’s transit, ART.