Driving Skills/Ability

In demanding cognitive tasks, older people mostly experience more problems than younger people, and their brain workload is higher. 

American Safety Council published safety tips for senior drivers and senior license requirements in Texas.

NHTSA has created a guide filled with information on how seniors can drive safely. 

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) website has information about occupational therapists and their ability to conduct office/clinic evaluations behind of the wheel of a car.

The program, DriveSharp, provides engaging brain-training exercises that can be completed in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

This paper identifies two off-road screening tests that have been assessed in their usefulness in a senior driver licensing context.

This paper identifies two off-road screening tests that have been assessed in their usefulness in a senior driver licensing context.

This research speaks to the U.S’s aging population and propensity for car crashes.

This Transportation Research Board of the National Academies document covers mobility of the elderly: Good News and Bad News, safety of older persons in traffic, adaptive strategies of older drivers.

Drivers are required to renew their licenses every six years in the state of Louisiana, according to AAA.com. They are also required to complete a vision test at every in-person renewal.