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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. Pedestrian Safety — National (09/25/2024)

    Source: Expert

    In this special investigation report, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) examines pedestrian safety in the United States and recommends actions to help prevent pedestrian injuries and fatalities. 

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  3. ChORUS: Your Resource for Helping Callers Presentation — National (08/02/2024)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    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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  4. You Hold the Keys to Your Transportation Future Presentation — National (08/02/2024)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This ready-to-use presentation on older adults' transportation safety is ideal for senior and community center audiences. 

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  5. Countermeasures That Work: An Introductory Resource For Rural Communities — National (07/01/2024)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This research describes major strategies and countermeasures; summarizes their use,
    effectiveness, costs, and implementation time; and provides references to research summaries and studies.

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  6. Rural Older Adult Driver Tailored Research Integrated Plan — National (07/01/2024)

    Source: University

    Researchers 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. 

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  7. 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"
     

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  8. A Proclamation on Older Americans Month, 2024 — National (04/30/2024)

    Source: Expert

    Older 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.

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  9. Between the Lines - NCGHSP — North Carolina (04/08/2024)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Learn about resources and transportation options for older adults with mild cognitive impairments from the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program's latest video, Between the Lines. 

    The film highlights the process for assessing older adults' driving capabilities, emphasizing early identification and reporting of at-risk drivers. The ending provides guidance for healthcare providers on addressing driving safety in patients with mild cognitive impairment and directing them to resources and evaluations to ensure their safety and independence. 

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  10. Do Safety Features In Cars Actually Reduce Car Accidents? — National (04/02/2024)

    Source: News

    Forbes wrote an article about safety features in your vehicle. 

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