Older drivers also experience slower cognition, have longer reaction times, and may have difficulty with some of the physical aspects of the driving tasks.
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America’s Rural Roads — National (09/01/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationMichigan’s Guide for Aging Drivers and Their Families — Michigan (08/01/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis guide is meant to help Michigan’s aging drivers, their families and caregivers learn how to balance aging, safety and mobility.
Traffic Safety Facts Older Population - 2020 — National (07/12/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFor the purpose of this fact sheet, the term "older" in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants- refers to people 65 and older.
Transportation: What Caregivers Need to Know — National (06/17/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFinding alternatives for times, you can't get your loved ones where they need to go likely will require some research. The types of transit available differ widely from location to location.
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.
Questions and Answers Around Older Driver Safety. — National (05/25/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationWhen should older adults stop driving? It depends — California (05/17/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIt takes more than age to determine when it's time to take the keys.
Driver’s License Renewal Laws for Older Drivers — National (04/20/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationDriver's license renewal time including seniors will be viewed as an individual, not as part of a group. this is the time to ask yourself the tough question: Should I continue the drive?
Raging Aging Symposium series, 2021 (session recordings) — National (01/14/2022)
Source: State Agency/ProgramA pop-up symposium supported by a grant from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
Caregiver Resources | Raging Aging Symposium — Georgia (01/12/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Caregiver Resources".