Improving Older Driver Safety
Age-related driving impairment is a growing public safety problem. As people age, medical conditions affecting vision, hearing, strength, and cognition can impact one’s ability to drive safely. To address this problem, TREDS developed “Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety.” This course is about roadside assessment of drivers and referrals to the DMV for licensing re-examination. It is specifically designed to help identify signs of driver disorientation that may be present in anyone stopped for driving irregularities. It is particularly applicable to aging drivers. Program content is available in two formats.
Topics Covered
- Demographics and safety risks with aging
- Medical conditions that can affect driving
- Older driver traffic stops: observations and communication
- Driver Orientation Screen for Cognitive Impairment (DOSCI)
- DMV DS427 - Documentation of Suspected Impairment
- Resources for older drivers and their families
Online Courses
Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety
This two-hour POST certified course is designed to help identify signs of driver disorientation and determine criteria for referrals to the DMV for licensing re-examination. It is particularly applicable to encounters with older road users.
Identifying and Referring Cognitively Impaired Drivers
This is a 30-minute abbreviated version of “Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety.” It includes a video demonstration of the Driver Orientation Screen for Cognitive Impairment (DOSCI) during a traffic contact. No POST credit offered.
Resources
For more information
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