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  1. Assessing Elderly Drivers: Ability Means More Than Age — National (04/08/2015)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    Edmunds.com gives information on its website on how to determine a senior’s driving ability.

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  2. Does Attention Capacity Moderate the Effect of Driver Distraction in Older Drivers? — National (04/01/2015)

    Source: Expert

    With age, a decline in attention capacity may occur and this may impact driving performance especially while distracted. 

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  3. There Are Big Negatives When Older People Stop Driving — National (03/04/2015)

    Source: Professional Association

    Consumer Affairs reports that a University of Missouri researcher says the negative consequences of taking away a driver’s keys because of loss of mobility and individuality outweigh safety concerns of them staying on the road.

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  4. How to Drive With Physical Disability — National (03/04/2015)

    Source: Professional Association

    A physical disability may affect the function of a person's body, but it should never affect person independence. Driving is a skill that promotes freedom and can be adapted so almost anyone with a physical disability can be mobile. 

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  5. Unexpected Outcomes for Elderly Couples Who Stop Driving — National (02/24/2015)

    Source: News

    Even if just one member of a couple stops driving, negative consequences result for both the driver and non-driver, a study concludes. 

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  6. Ped Motion Graphics - Driving Safely — National (01/10/2015)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA's motion graphic about driving safely around pedestrians and bicyclists

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  7. Identifying and Referring Medically Impaired Drivers — National (01/01/2015)

    Source: Expert

    Learn about the medical problems that can occur with age, chronic diseases, and medication including vision, decreased motor function, dementia, diabetes and other conditions. 

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  8. Lives Saved by Vehicle Safety Technologies — National (01/01/2015)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA’s Technical Report on the lives saved by vehicle safety technologies and associated federal motor vehicle safety standards from 1960 to 2012.

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  9. Mature Motorists Worse at Texting and Driving, Study Shows — National (12/18/2014)

    Source: News

    An interdisciplinary research team has made a surprising discovery: Older, more mature motorists-who typically are better drivers in many circumstances-are much worse than their younger counterparts when texting while driving.

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  10. Senior Citizens Back Tougher Rules for Older Drivers — National (12/04/2014)

    Source: News

    This article explains that contrary to popular belief, seniors actually want to see tougher rules in place for older drivers.

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