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  1. Discussions with Older Family Members about Safe Driving: — National (08/01/2018)

    Source: Professional Association

    This research brief presents findings on the frequency of, and reasons for, older drivers discussing safe driving with family members.

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  2. Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/13/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This report from TRIP, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that conducts technical research related to surface transportation, provides key data related to older driver safety and discusses strategies for improving safety.

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  3. Ohio’s Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Safety for Aging Citizens — Ohio (03/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This article from the ITE Journal discusses how the Ohio Department of Transportation has collaborated with occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive approach to older driver safety.

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  4. Top 25 New Cars for Senior Drivers — National (02/22/2018)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Senior drivers and others with limited mobility need a car that’s easy to get into and out of, with controls that are easy to reach and intuitive to use.

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  5. Before You Give Up the Keys: Create a Roadmap for Transportation Independence — National (01/22/2018)

    Source: News

    This booklet provides action steps and resources for those making the decision about whether to continue driving.

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  6. Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders in Senior Mobility — National (11/03/2017)

    Source: State Agency/Program

     The document will help those who encounter older adults with limited mobility, and will help them with communicating potential solutions to preserve and extend safe, independent transportation options for older persons.

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  7. Can Your Older Patients Drive Safely? — National (09/01/2017)

    Source: Local Program

    In many areas of the world, driving is an essential part f life and, for reasons of comfort, convenience, and security, remains the primary mode of transportation among older adults. 

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  8. Development of a curriculum and roadside screening tool for Law enforcement identification of medical impairment in aging drivers — National (12/03/2016)

    Source: Expert

    Additional information showing how the DOSCI tool was developed and tested as a roadside screening tool can be found at the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. 

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  9. Brain Training Tips for Smart Driving — District of Columbia (10/04/2016)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    A study funded by the National Institutes of Health recently found that adult drivers who had cognitive training for memory, reasoning or speed of processing had 50 percent fewer car crashes than those in the control group.

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  10. Exploration of Older Drivers’ Speeding Behavior — National (10/01/2016)

    Source: Expert

    Speeding increases crash risk and resulting injury severity. Older drivers are at increased risk of injury due to frailty, at increased risk of crashing due to slower reaction times compared to younger drivers.

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