Driver Education

Driving is one of the greatest symbols of independence and control we enjoy. So just how do you know when your parents should stop driving?

Smart, Safe & Sober is a comprehensive statewide partnership aimed at reducing traffic fatalities. It is a joint effort of local law enforcement, the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, the Virginia Highway Safety Office of the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Virginia Department of State Police, the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, and DRIVE SMART Virginia.

The TRB Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program's BTSCRP Research Report 4: Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices provides guidance for SHSOs to enhance older driver safety.

A comprehensive guide of transportation options that help seniors get around their communities safely while maintaining their independence and freedom. Includes resources to find your own local transportation provider.

Key safety precautions that seniors should take to protect themselves while using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These tips enable them to enjoy greater independence while safeguarding their well-being.

Here are some tips for senior motorists to remain responsible and safe commuters.

As we age, we experience a steady decline in certain skills that are important for safe driving. Around age 55, there is a gradual decrease in our ability to process information to remember and to judgments in traffic situations.

This webinar will explore some of the data behind older driver safety and support available for alternative commutes. 

Boomers' video helps older adults make a transportation plan. 

This webinar will explore some of the data behind older driver safety and support available for alternative commutes.