The Alzheimer’s Society produced a podcast to discuss the affects of dementia on a senior’s ability to drive.
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Alzheimer’s Society Podcast April 2014 - Dementia and Driving — National (04/01/2014)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationDid You Know? Mature Driving Quiz — National (01/01/2012)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIn this video AAA offers a “Did You Know? Mature Driving Quiz.” William E. Van Tassel, Ph.D., Manager of Driver Training Programs at AAA gives several statements to quiz on your knowledge about driving.
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.
The Training, Research and Education for Driving Safety — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe Training, Research, and Education Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for law enforcement.
Referring Drivers to MVA Medical Review Process — Maryland
Source: State Agency/ProgramA video of their process of referring Maryland drivers to the DMV.
Aging Drivers: Request for a Driver Evaluation — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramKeeping Aging Drivers Safe: Request for a Driver Evaluation explains how to fill out and submit a request for a driver evaluation using the Request for Driver Evaluation form (DA-88).
Aging Drivers: Physician's Statement of Examination — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramKeeping Aging Drivers Safe: Physician's Statement of Evaluation shows healthcare professionals how to fill out and submit the Physician's Statement of Examination (DA-4P) when requesting a driver evaluation for a patient.
Older Driver Safety Training — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe National Sheriffs’ Association website has several links for those interested in older driver safety.
Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure Online — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Fitness to Drive Screening Measure is not a diagnostic instrument. It is intended to be used by caregivers and/or family members or friends of the driver to assist with the identification of driving difficulty.
Older Driver Safety Program RWJ Barnabas — New Jersey
Source: UniversityThe program addresses the needs of older drivers by providing a comprehensive evaluation to determine how to help you or a loved one remain independent – and safe – behind the wheel.