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  1. Profiles in Driver Distraction: Effects of Cell Phone Conversations on Younger and Older Drivers — National (12/01/2014)

    Source: Expert

    This research examines the effects of hands-free cell phone usage on simulated driving technology.

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  2. Colorado: Survey Finds Aging Drivers Support Mandatory Retesting to Get License — Colorado (05/25/2011)

    Source: News

    The 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.

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  3. Is It Time for Your Senior Driving Safety Course? — National (03/23/2011)

    Source: Professional Association

    The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association website has information and links to various organizations that offer senior driving safety courses.

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  4. Seniors Have Trouble Walking And Talking At The Same Time — National (03/16/2011)

    Source: News

    NPR reported the findings of researchers from the University of Illinois who found that “individuals over 59 face an increased risk of injury when crossing busy complicated streets while multitasking.”

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  5. Massachusetts: Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets in Boston — Massachusetts (08/01/2000)

    Source: Local Program

    The city of Boston published its plan to improve pedestrian safety in residential areas.

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  6. Older Driver research - Toward Zero deaths — Minnesota 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Minnesota research list for older drivers.

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  7. National Library of Medicine NIH- Daily Med — National 

    Source: Expert

    The DailyMed database contains 148815 labeling submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by companies. DailyMed does not contain a complete listing of labeling for FDA-regulated products (e.g., labeling that is not submitted to the FDA). See ABOUT DAILYMED for more information.

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  8. MyCarDoesWhat Safety Feature Links — National 

    Source: Expert

    Many car safety features vary by manufacturer, from their functions to even their names. Please use this list to find out more about the specific safety features offered by the top brands sold in the United States.

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  9. My Car Does What? — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    My Car Does What is a national campaign to help educate drivers on new vehicle safety technologies designed to help prevent crashes. 

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  10. Medical standards for passenger (Class D) and motorcycle (Class M) driver's licenses — Massachusetts 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Learn about the Registry of Motor Vehicles' current medical policies relating to passenger vehicle and motorcycle driver's licenses.

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