Accident analysis of older drivers at intersections

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).

Addressing the safety issues related to younger and older drivers

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.)

Audio clips for the older and wiser driver

A series of public service announcement sound clips from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Drive it safe guide for mature drivers

Brief article suggests techniques to help older drivers maximize driving ability and minimize injury risk.

Driving safely while aging gracefully

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.

Elderly drivers and the comprehension of traffic signs

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.

Intersection negotiation problems of older drivers

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.

NHTSA publishes 1997 statistics on older drivers

Brief highlights from a report on the fatality statistics for older drivers in the USA.

Older Drivers - chapter in Traffic Safety

Article taken from Book Traffic Safety By Leonard Evans

The assessment of older drivers' capabilities: a review of the literature

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.

The older and wiser driver

Colorful brochure in PDF format (slow loading) aimed at helping older drivers evaluate themselves and offering some tips.

The use of alcohol and other drugs by older Canadians and its consequences

This 1992 report focuses on the consumption of alcohol and other drugs by Canadians 55 years of age and older, related behavior, and consequences.

Vision and driving performance in older drivers

Summarizes an Australian study that examined in-car driving abilities of older drivers with early cataracts or with no visual impairments.