This presentation has been prepared to help you educate staff and team members on the tools and resources that the Clearinghouse on Older Road User Safety (ChORUS) offers to help respond to callers with concerns about older adult driving safety.
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ChORUS: Your Resource for Helping Callers Presentation — National (08/02/2024)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationYou Hold the Keys to Your Transportation Future Presentation — National (08/02/2024)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis ready-to-use presentation on older adults' transportation safety is ideal for senior and community center audiences.
Countermeasures That Work: An Introductory Resource For Rural Communities — National (07/01/2024)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis research describes major strategies and countermeasures; summarizes their use,
effectiveness, costs, and implementation time; and provides references to research summaries and studies.Rural Older Adult Driver Tailored Research Integrated Plan — National (07/01/2024)
Source: UniversityResearchers will assess participants across several dimensions including physical capability, health, driving behavior and knowledge, driving environment, and access to essential goods and services. Additionally, researchers will collect one month of naturalistic driving data from each participant by deploying VTTI’s proprietary data acquisition system (DAS) in their vehicles.
NHTSA Kicks Off Click It or Ticket Campaign Targeting Seat Belt Use in Nighttime, Rural Crashes — National (05/16/2024)
Source: US Department of Transportation"NHTSA Kicks Off Click It or Ticket Campaign Targeting Seat Belt Use in Nighttime, Rural Crashes
Of the passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2022, more than half were unbelted in nighttime crashes"
A Proclamation on Older Americans Month, 2024 — National (04/30/2024)
Source: ExpertOlder Americans have worked their whole lives to achieve the American Dream for their families and communities, making our Nation stronger and building a future of possibilities for new generations. This month, we celebrate their immense contributions to our country and stand firm in our efforts to ensure that every American can age with the dignity and financial security that they deserve.
Do Safety Features In Cars Actually Reduce Car Accidents? — National (04/02/2024)
Source: NewsForbes wrote an article about safety features in your vehicle.
Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders of Older Adult Mobility — National (04/01/2024)
Source: ExpertReview the second edition of the Transportation Research Circular: Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders of Older Adult Mobility.
5 Car Safety Systems Older Drivers Should Not Skip — National (03/02/2024)
Source: ExpertOlder drivers are among the safer drivers. But car safety tech can still help you stay injury-free.
5 Car Safety Systems Older Drivers Should Not Skip — National (03/02/2024)
Source: ExpertOlder drivers are among the safer drivers. But car safety tech can still help you stay injury-free.