This study uses comprehensive data from the Iowa Department of Transportation to compare the referral process for drivers with and without dementia from January 2014 through November 2019.
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The Medical Referral Process and Motor-Vehicle Crash Risk for Drivers with Dementia — National (12/05/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationLaw Enforcement Visor Card — National (11/24/2020)
Source: ExpertThe Driver Orientation Screen for Cognitive Impairment DOSCI is a short questionnaire for officers to screen for cognitive impairments.
Aging Drivers and the Law — National (10/03/2019)
Source: ExpertThe Elder Law Answers’ website provides information for senior drivers and links to each state’s laws regarding restrictions and accelerated renewal periods.
Medical Review Practices For Driver Licensing Volume 3 — District of Columbia (04/01/2017)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis volume updates the information presented in 2003 (Summary of Medical Advisory Board Practices in the United States).
Law Enforcement: Cite and Refer Medically Impaired Drivers — National (03/06/2017)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA provides informational videos about citing and referring medically impaired drivers.
U.S. Population Aging Slower than Other Countries, Census Bureau Reports — National (03/28/2016)
Source: ExpertAmerica’s 65-and-over population is projected to nearly double over the next three decades, ballooning from 48 million to 88 million by 2050.
Senior Citizens Back Tougher Rules for Older Drivers — National (12/04/2014)
Source: NewsThis article explains that contrary to popular belief, seniors actually want to see tougher rules in place for older drivers.
Colorado: Survey Finds Aging Drivers Support Mandatory Retesting to Get License — Colorado (05/25/2011)
Source: NewsThe Denver Post published an article on aging drivers and their support for mandatory retesting to renew driver’s licenses. It also states that In Colorado, drivers over the age of 65 must renew their license by mail.
Illinois: Impact from Changes in IL Drivers License Renewal Requirements for Older Drivers — Illinois (01/01/1998)
Source: ExpertThis report shows the impact in Illinois when the driver's license renewal length shortened from 4 to 2 years for those ages 81-86 and 1 year for those ages 87 and up.
Compensation in Older Drivers as Reflected in Their Fatal Accidents — National (02/01/1994)
Source: ExpertTo estimate safety effects of compensatory changes in the driving behavior of older drivers (age 65+), their fatal accidents were compared with those of young and middle-aged drivers (26-40 years) in different situations.