Search the ChORUS Library

Tips for Your Search

To start, enter a keyword or phrase to find library resources of interest and select “Apply”. Your search results will appear. To filter your results, select one or more filter options from the filter categories (i.e., Audience, Type, Source, etc.). You can choose one or more filters from one or more categories. If you select more than one filter, resources will appear for both of your choices. For example, if you select Individuals and Law Enforcement as Audiences and Screening and Testing as a Topic you will yield a list of all screening and testing materials associated with both audiences.

  1. Driver Assistance Technologies — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Driver assistance technologies hold the potential to reduce traffic crashes and save thousands of lives each year. In 2022, 42,514 people died in motor vehicle crashes — many of these crashes were tied to human error. Learn more about driver assistance technologies, how they can help you, and what you should know about these technologies when buying your next vehicle.

    Open Link

  2. " Aging How to Talk with Your Elderly Parent About Giving Up Their Driver’s License" — National 

    Source: Expert

    Recognize that giving up a driver’s license may be a big step for your elderly parents. Approach the topic with compassion and sympathy, but also be firm. After all, the sooner they get out of this unsafe situation, the better things will be for everyone on the road—including them!

    Open Link

  3. Older Occupants’ Recovery From Crash Injuries — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    The goal of this study was to provide better understanding of the consequences of older adults’ crash injuries on their health and functional performance -their ability to carry out normal activities – by addressing research questions.

    Open Link

  4. Oregon: DMV At-Risk Driver Program — Oregon 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Oregon's DMV resource for helping seniors stay safe and mobile

    Open Link

  5. Medical Reporting/Medical Review Process — Florida 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    f your state is looking to create a state resource page for Older Drivers, please use these as examples. 

    Open Link

  6. Evergreen Campaign Material — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    To learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in older drivers. You may want to share some of the materials at the following site with family members.

    Open Link

  7. Vision Screening of Older Drivers for Preventing Road Traffic Injuries and Fatalities — National 

    Source: Expert

    To assess the effects of vision screening interventions for older drivers to prevent road traffic injuries and fatalities.

    Open Link

  8. What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    RAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.

    Open Link

  9. Helping Elders Retire From Driving — National 

    Source: News

    Today’s Geriatric Medicine published an article on how caregivers, family members, and physicians can help elders retire from driving.

    Open Link

  10. Driving and PD (Parkinson's Disease) — National 

    Source: University

    The page includes links regarding self-assessments of driving ability, how Parkinson’s disease affects driving ability, how MD’s assess a person’s ability to drive and more.

    Open Link

Filter by Audience(s)

Filter by Topic(s) of Interest

Filter by Type(s)

Filter by Source

Filter by Publish Date

Filter by State(s)