To prevent these crashes, Ohio has state and local programs and resources that can help older adopt strategies to stay safe on the road, as well as find alternatives to driving if they can no longer do so safety.
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Older Drivers Safety OHIO — Ohio
Source: State Agency/ProgramNHTSA'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.
A Guide to Vision Loss for Family and Friends — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe information here can provide advice and direction on how to assist your loved one with adapting successfully to the many changes ahead.
How Does Your Car Fit — National
Source: Professional AssociationTrihead wrote an article about the benefits of carfit and the importance of having your car fit you to keep you safe on the road.
Motorcycle Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLearn more about what countermeasures you can take when riding a motorcycle.
Pedestrian Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationRoadway environment, vehicle type, and design, weather, and road user behavior contribute to pedestrian crashes. Learn more about how you can help with pedestrian safety.
Older Drivers / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLearn the updated statistics about older drivers and how they can be safe in the older drivers chapter in the Countermeasures workbook.
State Highway Safety Offices / Countermeasures that Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationCountermeasures That Work is intended to be reference guide for State Highway Safety Offices to help select effective, science based traffic safety countermeasures to address highway safety problems.
You hold the keys to your transportation — Florida
Source: Professional AssociationThis tip card addresses the keys to achieving safe mobility for life and directs you to specific transportation resources.
Transportation Services — North Carolina
Source: State Agency/ProgramTransportation services provide travel to and/or from community resources providing needed services or carrying out activities of daily living.