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  1. Office of Crash Avoidance Research Technical Publications — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA provides links to crash avoidance research documents.

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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. North Carolina: Contact and Locations for Driving Licensing — North Carolina 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This website provides information for the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles for all ages. It provides information on current driving laws and regulations, obtaining a license or ID, and obtaining a driving record.

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  4. ChORUS Infographic - Rural and Urban Crashes — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization
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  5. Chorus Older Driver Safety Infographic - 17 percent — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization
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  6. Safety on Maryland Roads — Maryland 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Crashes are no accident. Last year, more than 500 lives were lost on our roadways and thousands of others were injured. The only acceptable number is zero. MDOT MVA’s Highway Safety Office is working to change behaviors that lead to careless and irresponsible driving. You can help by always buckling up, never driving impaired, and always keeping your eyes on the road.

    Use the icons on this webpage to find more information about safety or use the navigation tool.

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  7. DrandDriver for Law Enforcement — National 

    Source: Expert

    With the number of seniors dramatically increasing each year, any professional who works in law enforcement – from judges to police officers – needs to be prepared with resources and tools that keep older drivers safe.
     

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  8. GrandDriver for Healthcare Providers — National 

    Source: Expert

    "As healthcare providers know, a patient’s wellbeing goes beyond the physician’s office. With more than 15,000 senior driver-related crashes on Virginia roads, talk to your patients about the impacts of age-related change on one’s driving ability.

    As a trusted source to your patients, you can empower them to use the tools they need to stay safe and independent on the road."
     

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  9. Talking to your parents about driving — National 

    Source: Expert

    Data from the Department of Transportation shows that over 30 million adults over 65 in the US are driving. Many older adults have been driving for 50 or more years, and it can provide a sense of personal independence, which older adults are reluctant to give up. For most seniors, the loss of their driving ability can make them feel isolated and dependent.

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  10. Aging Parents and Driving: How and When To Broach the Subject With Sensitivity and Understanding — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Whether it be due to health concerns, safety concerns, or a mix of both, knowing how and when to approach such a sensitive topic can be intimidating and quite discouraging.

    Read on to learn how to approach the subject and how to know when it’s time for aging parents to hang up their keys. 

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