Vehicle Safety
Medical Conditions and Medications Impact on Older Adults’ Driving Safety
Consult with your doctor if certain medications or medical conditions may interfere with your driving safety.
While not solely based on aging, we can experience changes in our health and mobility that may interfere with maintaining our ability to drive safely. By attending regularly scheduled doctor’s visits and annual check-ups, you have the chance to speak with your doctor to understand how certain medical conditions or medications may impact your daily activities, such as driving.
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.
Utilizing Your Vehicles Safety Features as an Older Driver
June is National Safety Month, which includes vehicle safety!
As we age, driving can become more challenging due to age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction times. However, we all know how important road safety is, and modern vehicles come equipped with a variety of safety features designed to help drivers of all ages. For older drivers, utilizing these features could improve driving safety. If your car is older and lacks some of these advanced features, there are modifications you can make to improve safety.
National Safety Month: Enhancing Older Driver Safety
Maintain driving independence and road safety with ChORUS’ free tools and resources.
Since 1996, the National Safety Council (NSC) has dedicated June to sharing resources and safety tips to create a safer environment for all. This year's campaign will focus on safety engagement, roadway safety, risk reduction, and fall prevention.
5 Car Safety Systems Older Drivers Should Not Skip
Older drivers are among the safer drivers. But car safety tech can still help you stay injury-free.
Promoting Lifelong Safe, Independent Mobility through Design
This Older Americans Month, the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) is taking the opportunity to shine a light on an often overlooked but crucial component of promoting safety and independence: roadway design.
Automakers Add New Features to Meet Needs of Older Drivers
AARP outings different car designs that appeal to a growing group of aging buyers.
Smart Features for Older Adults
Our ability to drive requires not only knowledge and experience, but healthy visual, physical and cognitive capabilities. While our knowledge and experience expand with age, changes to and possible losses in vision, physical health and mental capabilities require adjustments to help us remain safe, responsible drivers.