7 Simple Adjustments to Help Older Adults Drive Safer
the number of older drivers on our roads is increasing and changes in vision, flexibility, strength, range of motion and height may reduce an older adult's control behind the wheel.
Virginia
DMV Medical Review of Drivers
The Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Review Services is responsible for reviewing the abilities of individuals who may have a physical or mental condition pairing their ability to drive safely.
When to Yield: Questions and Answers about Dementia
This booklet reviews the many hard decisions involved with dementia and driving and gives you approaches, including a sample "safe driving agreement" for dealing with this difficult topic.
Virginia GrandDriver
You can find a variety of transportation alternatives that are just as reliable as taking your car. If using a fixed bus service isn’t for you, paratransit provides
Bicycling and Walking in Virginia
At VDOT, the program plays a leadership role in advancing bicycle and pedestrian accommodations throughout Virginia.
Virginia Statistics
For every 100,000 licensed drivers over the age of 65 in Virginia, 17% were involved in fatal crashes in 2021. To see more state-specific statistics, visit the NHTSA 2021 Traffic Safety Fact sheet.
Virginia: Mature Driver Safety
Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles’ website gives information regarding safe driving courses and GrandDriver for mature drivers in the state.
Virginia: Arlington's Transit Blog
A blog for Arlington, Virginia’s transit, ART.
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
I-Ride Transit is the transportation brand of Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, providing accessible transportation options in metro Hampton Roads and Western Tidewater. I-Ride Transit offers fixed routes, medical transportation, paratransit, and on-demand response transit. Our experienced drivers will be happy to drive you to medical and therapy appointments, local wellness and senior centers, adult day care centers, shopping, and more.