NHTSA gives tips on driving with sleep apnea. Pulling over when feeling drowsy and talking to a healthcare provider about treatment options are among suggested things to do about sleep apnea.
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Driving with Sleep Apnea — National (06/13/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationDriving with Vision Disorders — National (06/13/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis video produced by NHTSA talks about the three vision disorders that can greatly impact a senior’s ability to drive safely: cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Older Drivers’ Self-Regulation and Exposure — National (04/01/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis study's goal was to gain insight into the extent to which older adults appropriately self-regulate their driving behaviors as their functional skills decline.
Traffic Safety and Older Drivers — National (03/01/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationThis article talks about age related changes and impact on driving safety, cognition and reaction times, visual impairment, injuries and prevention.
Helping Florida's Aging Drivers Stay Safe and Mobile — Florida (11/25/2019)
Source: ExpertFlorida video on types of situations law enforcement may encounter with older drivers, what to do, and how to make a referral.
Older drivers are more likely to be distracted by tech while driving, AAA report says — National (07/25/2019)
Source: NewsOlder drivers are more likely to be distracted by in-vehicle technology than their younger counterparts, according to an AAA study.
Cognitive Impairment Traffic Contact — National (01/01/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWatch steps an officer takes in identifying an aging driver with cognitive impairments, how to call a family members, and how to make a referral to the DMV.
Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders in Senior Mobility — National (11/03/2017)
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe document will help those who encounter older adults with limited mobility, and will help them with communicating potential solutions to preserve and extend safe, independent transportation options for older persons.
IACP Alzheimer's Initiative Program Webinar: 3 Stages of Alzheimer's — National (03/30/2017)
Source: Professional AssociationIACP video on the 3 stages of Alzheimer’s Disease that Law Enforcement might observe during a traffic stop.
Screening for Medically At-RIsk Drivers — National (03/06/2017)
Source: Professional AssociationNHTSA offers a YouTube video to help State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLA) screen for medically at-risk drivers