Professional Association

AOTA is  here to assist in your driving programs and projects with resources, tools, frameworks, and partner connections to support your clients and the community.

While it may not be possible to prevent all of these changes, there are actions you and your loved ones can take today, and as you age, to help keep you safe and independent tomorrow. Use this tool to help plan for the future.

This article talks about age related changes and impact on driving safety, cognition and reaction times, visual impairment, injuries and prevention.

Overestimation of on-road driving performance is associated with reduced driving safety in older drivers.

These findings underscore the need to bring intersection assistance technologies to the consumer market. Everyone stands to benefit from currently available crash avoidance features and improved headlights and promoted among drivers

Increasing older drivers’ understanding of the importance of advancements in vehicle safety may result in greater ownership of safer vehicles and fewer road injuries.

Integrate one or more of the lobby slides into the information messaging systems you use for those in your waiting areas.

There is no reason to let physical limitations restrict your travel. In addition to making sure your car is properly serviced and ready for the trip, here are more tips for traveling by car.

Conversations around driving can be tense and awkward. But there are things you can say to make those conversations more productive and less tense. Here are some things you can do. 

Your healthcare provider or pharmacist can help if your medication is affecting your driving. Let them know if you’re having this side effect.