2 out of 3 fatal crashes involving older drivers involved other vehicles.
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2 out of 3 Crashes — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSDLA Handout — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS General Handout — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationGeneral handout provides information about who ChORUS is and how to utilize the site
10 OTC and Prescription Drugs that Can Impair Your Driving — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationYour healthcare provider or pharmacist can help if your medication is affecting your driving. Let them know if you’re having this side effect.
Older Driver Safety Concern Rises In U.S. And Europe As People Age — National
Source: NewsThe number of adults 65 and older increased by 29% between 2012 and 2021 in the United States.
For older adults, mobility is essential to staying engaged, active, and independent, experts say, and many of them continue to be active drivers on the nation's roads.
But in 2021, nearly 7,500 people in that age group were killed in traffic crashes, accounting for 17% of all traffic fatalities.
Helping Older Drivers Stay Safe: A Guide for Family & Friends — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramHelping an older driver stay safe starts with paying attention to how well they are performing tasks, both inside the car and out. Next, we’ll discuss some of the changes you may want to discuss with an older family member or friend.
Medical standards for passenger (Class D) and motorcycle (Class M) driver's licenses — Massachusetts
Source: State Agency/ProgramLearn about the Registry of Motor Vehicles' current medical policies relating to passenger vehicle and motorcycle driver's licenses.
Social Service Transportation Planning — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Mobility Coordinator works with all the transportation providers in San Luis Obispo County to find ways for people who don't have access to their own transportation or who are unable to us public transportation, get around the community.
Driving & Transportation / Older Driver — Virginia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe following are some warning signs that may indicate that an older driver can no longer operate an automobile safely.
Learn More About Safe Senior Driving — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramIn California, the DMV website provides helpful tips for safe driving, assessing your safety to continue driving, a list of mature driver training classes, and information on required driving tests at certain ages.