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  1. Development and Pilot Testing of the Driving Check-Up: Expanding the Continuum of Services Available to Assist Older Drivers — National (05/18/2018)

    Source: Expert

    This report describes the development and initial pilot testing of the Driving Check-Up, a model program for a driving-school evaluation of driving knowledge and skills for older adults.
     

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  2. Older Driver Compliance with License Restrictions — National (04/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    To safely extend licensure for older drivers with marginal impairments, State Driver licensing agencies may impose behavioral restrictions in lieu of suspension to preserve mobility. 

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  3. Challenges for Older Drivers in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Settings — National (03/22/2018)

    Source: Professional Association

    Along with age-related factors, geographical settings-urban, suburban, and rural areas- also contribute to the difference in fatal crashes among older drivers. 

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  4. Could CarFit Be a Good Fit For You? — National (03/19/2018)

    Source: Expert

    Carfit is a free educational program developed in collaboration with AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association that promotes safe driving and mobility among older drivers. 

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  5. 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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  6. Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This report from TRIP, and details a number of strategies for designing safer roads for seniors. 

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Dec. 4-8, 2017 — National (12/08/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

     AOTA's Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, December 4–8, 2017, aims to promote understanding of the importance of mobility and transportation to ensuring older adults remain active in the community

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