The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) website has information about occupational therapists and their ability to conduct office/clinic evaluations behind of the wheel of a car.
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Driving Evaluations by an Occupational Therapist — National
Source: Professional AssociationOlder Driver Safety — Maryland
Source: State Agency/ProgramGetting older does not necessarily mean persons driving days are over. but it's important to plan ahead and take steps to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones.
Oregon: DMV At-Risk Driver Program — Oregon
Source: State Agency/ProgramOregon's DMV resource for helping seniors stay safe and mobile
Referring Drivers to MVA Medical Review Process — Maryland
Source: State Agency/ProgramA video of their process of referring Maryland drivers to the DMV.
Resources for Law Enforcement — National
Source: ExpertThe Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for Law Enforcement. This content is password protected if you don't have a password, contact treds@ucsd.edu for free access to the videos
Planning for Driving Retirement: — National
Source: ExpertThis study assessed whether driving stress, enjoyment, confidence concerning driving events and assessment of driving alternatives influence planning.
Driving Dilemmas: Risk vs. Independence — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationAt some point, however, it is predictable that driving skills will deteriorate and individuals will lose the ability to safely operate a vehicle. Even though age alone does not determine when a person needs to stop driving,
Aging Drivers: Discussing Competency — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramKeeping Aging Drivers Safe: Discussing Competency provides medical professionals with a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with patients who may be facing cognitive issues that affect their ability to drive safely
Aging Drivers: Request for a Driver Evaluation — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramKeeping Aging Drivers Safe: Request for a Driver Evaluation explains how to fill out and submit a request for a driver evaluation using the Request for Driver Evaluation form (DA-88).
Prevention of Injuries in Older Adults — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe risk of injuring themselves and others while driving is higher than that for younger adults because of age-associated changes and conditions common among older adults.