The website hosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health describes the state's 55+ Driver Safety Program and its activities, including CarFit, Yellow Dot, an annual virtual workshop.
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55+ Driver Safety Program (website) — National (12/14/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationPersonal Transportation for Seniors — National (07/11/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationSeniorLiving.org has successful strategies to help develop, plan, and create your personal transportation plan.
Pedestrians- Traffic Safety Fact Sheet — National (06/08/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis fact sheet defines a pedestrian as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down who is involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash.
Still going Strong: Healthcare Providers — National (05/04/2021)
Source: US Department of TransportationWhat can you do to prevent motor vehicle crash deaths and injuries in your patients?
Medical Review Practices For Driver Licensing Volume 1 — District of Columbia (10/01/2016)
Source: US Department of TransportationA Case Study of Guidelines and Processes in Seven U.S. States.
Road Diet Informational Guide — National (11/01/2014)
Source: US Department of TransportationBy converting four-lane roadways to 3 (1 lane in each direction, with a center 2-way turning lane), road diets assist older drivers by making left turns safer, and help older pedestrians by reducing the crossing distance of the road.
Driving Rehab Program — Utah
Source: UniversityOur Drive Rehab Program helps patients with traumatic injuries prepare for the challenges of driving after an injury. These include physical, social, and cognitive challenges.
Driving as We Age — Utah
Source: UniversityThe University of Utah provides vehicle tips, rehabilitation after injury information, recognizing warning signs, and other best practices around driving as older adults.
Research for Older Adult Driver Initiative ROADI — North Carolina
Source: UniversityThe overall aim of ROADI is to make motor vehicle driving in North Carolina safe for all drivers and pedestrians.
NHTSA's Older Driver and Road Safety Information — Pennsylvania
Source: US Department of TransportationThe PennDOT older driver page touches on older driver safety tips, warning signs for when older drivers should limit their driving, older driver videos, a mature driving improvement course, and alternative transportation options.