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Community Resources: Older Drivers

FACTS ABOUT OLDER DRIVERS

• If you are over 55, you are an "older driver."

• As we age, our ability to deal with complex traffic situations decreases. As a consequence, older drivers are more likely to be involved in multiple-vehicle crashes at intersections, and the likelihood increases the older we become.

• Older drivers are more susceptible than younger persons to medical complications following motor vehicle crash injuries. This means they are more likely to die from their injuries.

• More Facts and Statistics About Older Drivers

OLDER DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM PLANNING RESOURCES

• Highway Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians

This handbook was developed for practicing highway and traffic engineers to help them design roadways that are safer for older roadway users. The handbook contains information of interest to broader audiences, including a discussion of physical and mental changes that occur with aging, and case studies.

OLDER DRIVER SAFETY PUBLIC EDUCATION RESOURCES

• Drivers 55 Plus: Self-Rating Form

This quiz helps drivers locate areas where their physical and mental abilities call for a change in driving habits and skills. Suggestions for improving each driving skill are offered.