Resources- Aging Divers

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.

Resources

TREDS collaborates with organizations to offer programs that promote driving safety for the community, with a special focus on older road users. Technical assistance is available in program planning, delivery, and evaluation.

DRIVER EDUCATION – Refresh Knowledge of the Rules of the Road

AAA RoadWiseDriver (Online only): 877-476-1254 | california.aaadriverprogram.com/road-wise
AARP Smart Driver Course (in-person and online): 800-350-7025 | aarp.org/driversafety
Lifelong Driver Program (Interactive computer corse): 855-839-9090 | lifelongdriver.com

You can also check for driver education schools in your community!

DRIVER SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLS

“Am I A Safe Driver” (Checklist for older drivers to identify risks): bit.ly/3SV1vPs
Drivers 65 Plus (15-question self-rating tool to determine driving performance): bit.ly/self-rating-tool

DRIVER EVALUATION PROGRAMS – Physician Referral Required

Statewide

California Occupational Therapist Driving Program: treds.ucsd.edu/driver-evaluation/

National

American Occupational Therapy Association: aota.org/older-driver
Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists: 866-672-9466 | bit.ly/aded1

CAR COMFORT AND SAFETY

Assistive Accessories for Your Car (Devices to optimize comfort and safety): bit.ly/Assist-Accessories
CarFit evaluation program for drivers and their vehicle’s “fit” for safety and comfort: car-fit.org

ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES

Resources for non-prescription items such as the HandyBar, leg lifter or swivel seat

Performance Health – items available online 800-323-5547 | performancehealth.com
In-store: Walmart, drug stores, automotive stores
Online: Allegromedical.com; Amazon.com

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

California Department of Aging: Services to older adults – 916-419-7500 | aging.ca.gov
California Department of Motor Vehicles dmv.ca.gov
Drivers Handbook Information for Seniors bit.ly/dmv-handbook bit.ly/DMV_seniors
Practice Tests – Sample questions to prepare to take a written test bit.ly/dmv-practice-tests
Senior Ombudsman Program – free service to assist older drivers with DMV-related issues bit.ly/DMV_ombudsman
ChORUS: Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety: A centralized source of information pertaining to highway safety for aging drivers roadsafeseniors.org
Getting by Without Driving: Transportation options for when one stops driving bit.ly/without-driving
Getting There Worksheet: Questions to ask about alternative transportation options bit.ly/getting-there-worksheet
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Information on driver safety issues nhtsa.gov
Transportation Cost Worksheet: Determines the annual costs of owning & operating a car bit.ly/transportation-cost
MyMobility Plan: Helps with planning for potential mobility changes bit.ly/CDC_Mobility_Plan

Click below to download the list of safe driving resources.

Road Safety Tips for Aging Road 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