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  1. ChORUS Older Driver Resources — National (10/09/2020)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Provides a list of general resources for older road users.

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  2. Uniform Guidelines for State highway Safety Programs — National (04/01/2014)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    In this guideline, there are recommendations regarding specific partner groups like old road users to implement a comprehensive highway safety program. 

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  3. How to Understand and Influence an Older Driver — National (07/01/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA offers an e-booklet on how to understand and the influence of older drivers on its website.

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  4. Injury Vulnerability and Effectiveness of Occupant Protection Technologies for Older Occupants and Women — National (05/01/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA’s Technical Report on injury vulnerability and the effectiveness of occupant protection technologies for older occupants and women.

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  5. Effectiveness of LED Stop Lamps for Reducing Rear-End Crashes: Analyses of State Crash Data — National (02/01/2013)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA’s Technical Report on the effectiveness of LED stop lamps for reducing rear-end crashes and analyses of state crash data.

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  6. Driver Fitness Medical Guidelines — National (09/01/2009)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    The National Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides a driver fitness medical guideline booklet on its website. 

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  7. The Long-Term Effect of ABS in Passenger Cars and LTVs — National (08/01/2009)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA’s Technical Report on the long-term effect of ABS in passenger cars and LTVs.

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  8. Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices) — National (06/01/2009)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA's publication "Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices)"

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  9. The Effectiveness of Amber Rear Turn Signals for Reducing Rear Impacts — National (04/01/2009)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA’s Technical Report on the effectiveness of amber rear turn signals for reducing rear impacts.

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  10. 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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