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  1. Driver Orientation Screen for Cognitive Impairment — National (01/01/2016)

    Source: Professional Association

    DOSCI Tool short training video. 

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  2. Self-Regulation of Driving by Older Adults: A LongROAD Study — National (12/05/2015)

    Source: Expert

    Findings from this report originate from an extensive synthesis of the literature on self-regulation of driving among older adults. The synthesis builds on earlier reviews of the literature by the authors, and extends literature findings on specific aspects self-regulation.
     

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  3. Diminished Motor Skills: ‘Silver Tsunami’ of Elderly Drivers Prompts Tough Decisions — National (11/23/2015)

    Source: News

    This article discusses the growing aging population and its impact on the roads as more drivers become seniors.

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  4. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities — Pennsylvania (11/10/2015)

    Source: Local Program

    A blog for Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities.

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  5. Wheelchair to Car Transfer — National (08/11/2015)

    Source: University

    This video demonstrates a one-person assist transfer from wheelchair to car for a wheelchair user who can do a mod assist stand-pivot transfer. 

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  6. DOSCI — National (08/01/2015)

    Source: Professional Association

    The printable card for your officer ticket book can be found here

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  7. Critical Older Driver Errors in a National Sample of Serious U.S. Crashes — National (07/01/2015)

    Source: Professional Association

    A study was done to determine which senior driver errors caused the most prevalent serious crashes.

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  8. Health Care Provider Mobility Counseling Provision to Older Adults: A Rural/Urban Comparison — National (06/13/2015)

    Source: Professional Association

    The current study examined rural-urban differences in health care provider (HCP) perceptions, attitudes, and practices related to driving safety/cessation-related anticipatory guidance provision to older adults.

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  9. The relationship between age and driving attitudes and behaviors among older Americans — National (05/21/2015)

    Source: Expert

    Due to a decreasing birth rate and longer life expectancy, the proportion of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to rise in coming years. Drivers over 65 drive two billion miles yearly, a number that will increase. For that reason, it is imperative to understand their attitudes and perceptions. It is also important to understand whether drivers over 65 can be treated as one cohesive group, or if there are differences among them.

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  10. 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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