Driver Education
The Intersection of Aging and Disability: Impacts on Driving Safety
In 2021, there were 55.8 million people—17 percent of the total U.S. population—who were 65 and older. As more older adults are staying behind the wheel for longer, it is important to bring attention to the intersection of aging and disability and its impact on driving safety. ChORUS can help you understand how potential age-related changes and disabilities affect driving, which is crucial for promoting road safety and supporting older adults in maintaining their independence.
Between the Lines - NCGHSP
Learn about resources and transportation options for older adults with mild cognitive impairments from the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program's latest video, Between the Lines.
The film highlights the process for assessing older adults' driving capabilities, emphasizing early identification and reporting of at-risk drivers. The ending provides guidance for healthcare providers on addressing driving safety in patients with mild cognitive impairment and directing them to resources and evaluations to ensure their safety and independence.
Countermeasures That Work: An Introductory Resource For Rural Communities
This research describes major strategies and countermeasures; summarizes their use,
effectiveness, costs, and implementation time; and provides references to research summaries and studies.
Data Visualization - Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
This portal presents interactive visualizations that focus on several highway safety topics of interest. These visualizations include multiple dashboards with information on fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes and fatalities based on data from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS contains data on every fatal traffic crash in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Enhancing Rural Road Safety for Older Adults
Rural Road Safety Awareness Week (RRSAW) is July 15-19 and the theme is, “Life Between the Lines: Reducing Roadway Departures.”
Organized by the National Center for Rural Road Safety (the Center), RRSAW is a time to focus on rural road safety and highlight resources that help rural road practitioners and stakeholders achieve safety, while raising awareness of the unique road safety challenges rural communities experience.
NHTSA Kicks Off Click It or Ticket Campaign Targeting Seat Belt Use in Nighttime, Rural Crashes
"NHTSA Kicks Off Click It or Ticket Campaign Targeting Seat Belt Use in Nighttime, Rural Crashes
Of the passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2022, more than half were unbelted in nighttime crashes"
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Booklet for Providers
GoGoGrandparent
Rides, Groceries, Meals & More: Built Better For Older Adults And People With Disabilities.
Screened & monitored services from Uber, DoorDash, Instacart and more, with or without a smartphone, 24/7.
Aging driver safety
In Wisconsin and across the country, the number of people age 65 and over is growing. This trend has a variety of societal implications including potential impacts on drivers and highway safety.