Older drivers are among the safer drivers. But car safety tech can still help you stay injury-free.
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5 Car Safety Systems Older Drivers Should Not Skip — National (03/02/2024)
Source: ExpertOverview of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: ExpertHealthcare practitioners become involved in driving decisions during routine examinations. This article talk about what your role is and how you can help your patients.
How To Speak To Someone About Giving Up Driving — National (06/03/2022)
Source: ExpertIf you’re concerned your spouse, parent, relative or friend might no longer be able to drive safely, it may be time for a conversation. Read on to learn how to approach someone about giving up driving.
Preguntas para pacientes que son conductores mayores — National (10/23/2020)
Source: ExpertProporciona ejemplos de preguntas que un médico puede hacer a sus pacientes para determinar si tienen dificultades para conducir.
Smart Features for Mature Drivers — National (09/15/2020)
Source: ExpertAAA covers smart features for mature drivers in this video and shows how choosing the right vehicle can provide a senior with optimal comfort and safety.
Vehicle safety characteristics in vulnerable driver populations — National (08/27/2020)
Source: ExpertOur objective was to obtain population-based estimates of the prevalence of important vehicle safety criteria among a statewide population of drivers.
Assessing and Counseling the Older Driver — National (08/19/2019)
Source: ExpertDr. Ericka Tung, a Geriatrician at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses her article which offers guidelines to patients, families, and the clinicians who counsel them, on assessing the safety of the older adult driver.
Challenges of Older Drivers’ Adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles — National (06/21/2016)
Source: ExpertThe personal vehicle is increasingly the preferred mode of travel for aging adults. There are greater numbers of older drivers on the roads driving more miles than ever before.
International: Cognitive Screening Tools for Predicting Unsafe Driving Behavior Among Senior Drivers — National (10/17/2014)
Source: ExpertAs Canada’s elderly continue to represent the fastest-growing population in Canada, there has been an increasing need for effective and efficient screening tools for senior drivers.
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.