Older drivers rated at high crash risk on a computerized vision test are more likely to have driving problems related to distractions in the car.
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Older Drivers at High Crash Risk are ‘Most Distractible’ — National (04/02/2019)
Source: ExpertFederal Highway Administration Research Library and List of Online Publications — National (03/29/2019)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis page on the Federal Highway Administration’s website has many links to research reports and publications published by the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, Virginia.
Assessing and Counseling the Older Driver: A Concise Review for the Generalist Clinician — National (03/23/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder drivers are putting more miles on the road during their golden years. Clinicians can then make recommendations about fitness to drive and appropriate referrals for rehabilitation or alternative transportation resources.
Indiana: Older Driver Information — Indiana (03/06/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationDMV.com covers senior drivers in Indiana by stating that drivers up to age 75 are required to renew their license every 4 years. Drivers ages 75 to 85 can renew their license for a period of 3 years.
Arkansas: Senior Drivers — Arkansas (03/06/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationDMV.com details the license renewal process for senior drivers in the state of Arkansas.
When is the right time for elderly drivers to hand over their keys? — National (02/21/2019)
Source: NewsCBS Morning news story about when is the right time for elderly drivers to hand over their keys.
Mild Cognitive Impairment and Driving Performance — National (01/01/2019)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis project aimed to explore differences in driving performance and exposure between participants with mild cognitive impairment operationally defined through recognized clinical methods.
Cognitive Impairment Traffic Contact — National (01/01/2019)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWatch steps an officer takes in identifying an aging driver with cognitive impairments, how to call a family members, and how to make a referral to the DMV.
Discussions with Older Family Members about Safe Driving: — National (08/01/2018)
Source: Professional AssociationThis research brief presents findings on the frequency of, and reasons for, older drivers discussing safe driving with family members.
Development and Pilot Testing of the Driving Check-Up: Expanding the Continuum of Services Available to Assist Older Drivers — National (05/18/2018)
Source: ExpertThis report describes the development and initial pilot testing of the Driving Check-Up, a model program for a driving-school evaluation of driving knowledge and skills for older adults.