For the purpose of this fact sheet, the term "older" in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants- refers to people 65 and older.
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Traffic Safety Facts Older Population - 2020 — National (07/12/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSummer Safety Tips Infographic created by ChORUS — National (06/22/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is an infographic of summer safety tips created by ChORUS with information from NHTSA.
TRAFFIC SAFETY FACTS- Distracted Driving 2020 — National (06/08/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration works to reduce the occurrence of distracted driving and raise awareness of its danger. This fact sheet helps bring awareness for distracted driving.
Questions and Answers Around Older Driver Safety. — National (05/25/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationAdaptive Driving Aids for Seniors — National (05/17/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationThere are adaptive aids to help seniors stay safely behind the wheel for longer. Learn more about adaptive driving aids for seniors.
Safety potential of crash avoidance features, improved headlights, and V2V-enhanced technologies for older drivers — National (05/13/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationThese findings underscore the need to bring intersection assistance technologies to the consumer market. Everyone stands to benefit from currently available crash avoidance features and improved headlights and promoted among drivers
7 Elderly Driver Safety Tips — National (05/06/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationHere are some tips for senior motorists to remain responsible and safe commuters.
5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible — National (02/09/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAARPs 5 Ways to Make Your Car More Accessible is a good starting point in the process of learning what you can add to your vehicle. An occupational therapist can help you find the safest and appropriate gear to help with your mobility.
For Seniors Driving Same 'Ol" Vehicles Raises The Risks of a Deadly Crash — National (12/13/2021)
Source: Professional Association“Retirement vehicles”— older, smaller, outdated cars that lack crucial safety features that can help prevent or mitigate crashes, are common among older drivers 70 and over.
3 out of 4 fatalities Infographic — National (11/18/2021)
Source: Professional Association