Aging Road Users

By 2030, one in five drivers will be over the age of 65. Driving has been the primary mode of transportation used by the current adult population. For many, it has been decades since receiving driver education, and unsafe habits can develop over time. Refresher education classes can reinforce the rules of the road and encourage safe driving behaviors.

PROGRAM

Drive Safer, Drive Longer

TREDS offers a free program that promotes safe driving among aging road users. Drive Safer Drive Longer is a free 1-hour class presented by law enforcement and public health professionals. It can be delivered at senior centers, residential communities, and organizations that serve older adults.

Topics addressed in the class:

How aging and health can impact driving
Top collision factors
Safe driving strategies
Self-assessment tools
Tips for vehicle comfort and safety
DMV licensing procedures and services
Resources that support safe driving

Potential benefits:

Improved safety and mobility of aging drivers
Safety for all roadway users

Phone:

(858) 534-8386

treds.ucsd.edu/contact

Location

UC San Diego Family Medicine and Public Health 9500 Gilman Drive #8011 La Jolla, CA 92093-0811