The Older Wiser Blog | Ways to Promote Driver Safety
Pedestrian and Cyclist Awareness Amongst Older Drivers
As cities grow more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly, it’s essential for older drivers to have pedestrian and cyclist awareness. With increasing age, certain physical and cognitive changes can make it more challenging to react quickly to road hazards, including pedestrians and cyclists. However, with proper awareness and education, older drivers can continue to safely navigate these […]
How Streets Are Being Designed for Older, Vulnerable Drivers
As the population ages, city planners and transportation departments across the country are taking steps in street design for older drivers. While experienced behind the wheel, older drivers may face physical and cognitive challenges that make driving more difficult, including slower reaction times, vision impairments, and reduced mobility. To keep older drivers safe, road designs […]
Distracted Driving Awareness for Older Drivers
Distracted driving is a rising concern on roads worldwide, but it’s not just an issue for young or inexperienced drivers. As technology becomes a more integral part of our daily lives, even older drivers face distractions that can put themselves and others at risk. From cell phones to in-car navigation systems, the challenge of staying […]
Driving With a Disability
Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act, departments of motor vehicles cannot deny a person a driver’s license simply because of a disability. Many people driving with a disability can drive safely. The type and severity of a disability can determine whether driving is safe for you. Driving is Possible with a Disability Having a […]
Pedal Confusion
All About Pedal Confusion and its Dangers Out of all the possible driving hazards, none are quite as frightening to imagine as pedal confusion. It’s one small mistake that can have a widespread ripple effect of consequences. That is why at-risk parties need to be as educated as possible on the matter, both as an […]
Lower speed limits may not slow drivers
A before-and-after study of speed changes in one Minnesota city shows that changing posted lower speed limits may not slow drivers. This new finding is important for Minnesota’s state and local transportation agencies as they continuously search for the most effective ways to reduce unsafe speeds and meet their Toward Zero Deaths safety goals. Lower speed limits […]
ADHD and Driving
ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common conditions diagnosed in childhood. For many people, its effects are lifelong. Those with it experience the world differently—they tend to be more easily distracted and impulsive than their peers. These symptoms pose a significant challenge with ADHD and Driving, and the teens and adults who […]
Stuck on a Loop: Why Your Older Parent is Repeating Themselves and Your Options
As both parent and child get older, the caretaking dynamic will shift dramatically. While the child gains independence, the parent starts slowing down, bringing both mental and physical consequences. For the adult child, this means adapting to stark changes in their parent’s behavior. Although the stories vary from case to case, one experience is all […]
