This AAA Foundation research report studied older adult walking speeds and investigated re-timing pedestrian signals to better facilitate safe street crossing without causing undue traffic delay.
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Pedestrian Signal Safety for Older Persons — National (07/01/2007)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationUsefulness of Off-Road Screening Tests to Licensing Authorities When Assessing Older Driver Fitness to Drive — National (06/11/2007)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis paper identifies two off-road screening tests that have been assessed in their usefulness in a senior driver licensing context.
Usefulness of Off-Road Screening Tests to Licensing Authorities When Assessing Older Driver Fitness to Drive — National (06/11/2007)
Source: ExpertThis paper identifies two off-road screening tests that have been assessed in their usefulness in a senior driver licensing context.
Transportation in an Aging Society — National (04/01/2007)
Source: ExpertThis Transportation Research Board of the National Academies document covers mobility of the elderly: Good News and Bad News, safety of older persons in traffic, adaptive strategies of older drivers.
Straight Talk for Mature Drivers – Good Vision…Vital to Good Driving — National (12/31/2005)
Source: For Profit OrganizationAAA’s discusses how good vision is vital for seniors and safe driving in this online brochure. Vision can be affected in many ways due to aging.
Massachusetts: Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets in Boston — Massachusetts (08/01/2000)
Source: Local ProgramThe city of Boston published its plan to improve pedestrian safety in residential areas.
Driving Decisions Workbook — National (01/01/2000)
Source: UniversityThe Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute to assist drivers in understanding age-related changes that can affect your ability to drive safely.
Vision Zero DC Older Drivers — District of Columbia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe number of licensed older drivers in the District increased by 8.8 percent from 59,785 in 2016 to 65,045 in 2020.
Medical Conditions and Driving — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramCertain medical conditions can affect your ability to drive safely, but having a medical condition does not mean that your driving privileges will be restricted. If you are diagnosed with a medical condition you should like your DMV know
Worksheet on Medication — National
Source: ExpertThis form can help keep your medication in order as they may change over time.