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A guide for older drivers and those who care about them. A 30-minute documentary based on research among experts on aging and the experiences of older drivers.
This study examined the specific nature of intersection-related crashes involving elderly drivers through a detailed analysis of accident data from the Highway Safety Information System (HSIS).
This 1993 report presents NHTSA's research agenda for addressing the safety of younger and older drivers. Summarizes the status of work done to date; outlines the problems that currently remain; and describes the research actions needed to address those problems. (Also in PDF format.)
A series of public service announcement sound clips from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Brief article suggests techniques to help older drivers maximize driving ability and minimize injury risk.
This booklet, developed by the USAA Educational Foundation, AARP, and the NHTSA, outlines the physical effects of aging, as well as tips on coping with them so that you remain a safe driver as long as you can.
Summary of study that confirms and extends the results of previous work that showed older drivers to have a poorer understanding of traffic sign symbols used on U.S. highways.
Part of a 2 volume report that tried to measure older drivers' difficulties when negotiating intersections, and to determine if their visual, mental, or physical abilities measured in an office could predict their performance behind the wheel; background to the issue.
PDF format brochure offers tips for older drivers, including a pre-driving checklist, and a form and phone number for reporting unsafe vehicles.
Brief highlights from a report on the fatality statistics for older drivers in the USA.
Article taken from Book Traffic Safety By Leonard Evans
Questions and answers about age and driving from the American Geriatrics Society.
This 1998 report in PDF format from the U.S. University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute examines what is known about the effects of aging on driving, and reviews the tools used to assess older drivers, all in an effort to provide the foundation of a new self-assessment procedure.
Colorful brochure in PDF format (slow loading) aimed at helping older drivers evaluate themselves and offering some tips.
Learn about vision, cognition, physical fitness, and the side-effects of common medications as older drivers discuss their compensation strategies for safe driving in their own words in this award-winning AAA-FTS video.
This 1992 report focuses on the consumption of alcohol and other drugs by Canadians 55 years of age and older, related behavior, and consequences.
Summarizes an Australian study that examined in-car driving abilities of older drivers with early cataracts or with no visual impairments.
1997 article describes a test that can be used by physicians to decide whether a patient should still be driving.
