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  1. Does Older Adults’ Self-Regulation of Driving Improve Safety? An Examination of Objective and Subjective Driving Patterns in the AAA LongROAD Study — National (10/01/2024)

    Source: Expert

    This LongROAD research brief examines the relationship between self-regulation of driving and safety outcomes in older adults using Rapid Deceleration Events (RDEs) and self-reported crashes.  

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  2. Occupational Therapy Toolkit — National 

    Source: Expert

    The Occupational Therapy e handouts are organized by 85 treatment guides and are based on current research and best practice.

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  3. Alaska: Department of Administration — Alaska 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    The site also explains Alaska’s state law regarding driver license renewal and how to maintain driving privileges.

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  4. Screening and Management of Age and Medically Related Driving Impairments — National 

    Source: Expert

    This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills needed to identify, refer, and, when appropriate, support older adults as they transition out of driving.

    Topics Include:

    • Medical conditions that may affect driving safety
    • Clinical screening tools for assessing driving ability
    • Referral pathways and treatment options
    • California DMV reporting procedures and requirements
       
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  5. Evergreen Campaign Material — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    To learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in older drivers. You may want to share some of the materials at the following site with family members.

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  6. Helping Elders Retire From Driving — National 

    Source: News

    Today’s Geriatric Medicine published an article on how caregivers, family members, and physicians can help elders retire from driving.

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  7. Maine: Driving Laws for Seniors and Older Drivers — Maine 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Drivers are required to renew their licenses every six years in the state of Louisiana, according to AAA.com. They are also required to complete a vision test at every in-person renewal.

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  8. Road to Zero: Doubling Down on What Works — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Doubling Down on What Works is a working group of the Road to Zero Coalition has created a clearinghouse for resources. 

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  9. How to Talk With Senior About their Unsafe Driving — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Talking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving that freedom can be very difficult to accept. 

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  10. Driving Safety for Older Road Users — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This website provides an interactive driving safety questionnaire, safety tips for older drivers, and vehicle safety tips. 

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