The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that older drivers were less likely to be involved in car crashes than prior generations and that they’re also less likely to be killed or injured in a car accident.
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Fit for the Road: Older Drivers’ Crash Rates Continue to Drop — National (02/20/2014)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationUsefulness of Off-Road Screening Tests to Licensing Authorities When Assessing Older Driver Fitness to Drive — National (06/11/2007)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis paper identifies two off-road screening tests that have been assessed in their usefulness in a senior driver licensing context.
Signs that an Older Adult’s Driving Skills Need Testing — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe following are warning signs that an older adult may need to have a professional test about whether driving is still safe.
Tip Sheet: Safety Tips For Older Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationVarious physical issues linked to aging can interfere with safe driving, it’s important that older drivers—and the people who care for them—evaluate their needs to keep them safe while they’re on the road.
Older Driver Safety and Transition — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder driver safety will continue to receive increased attention. New resources and new information appear frequently.
Resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder Driver Safety Training — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe National Sheriffs’ Association website has several links for those interested in older driver safety.
Colorado's Guide For Aging Drivers and Their Families 2024 — Colorado
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder Driver and Family Resources Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Effects of Aging on Driving Poster — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationChORUS developed posters that you can use in any location