Older drivers (defined as people 65 and older) represent a significant and increasing proportion of American drivers. As of 2008, 32.2 million drivers in the United States were at least 65 years old. It is estimated that by 2020, there will be more than 40 million licensed drivers 65 and older. At the onset of this increase in numbers of older adult drivers, NHTSA has a unique opportunity to help the Nation plan and prepare for its transportation safety needs. In 2005, NHTSA synthesized a large body of research findings and expert opinions and developed the Older Driver Traffic Safety Plan, which has guided research, programs, and outreach conducted through a collaborative effort involving NHTSA, its 10 regional Offices, State highway safety offices, and partners during the past 5 years. Building on that seminal work, this strategic plan focuses on how NHTSA will address the safety needs of older drivers over the next 5 years. To inform this plan, in 2009 and 2010 NHTSA conducted nationwide research to determine how to address the evolving needs of regional, State, and local older driver program planners. NHTSA conducted 28 in-depth telephone interviews with its regional office staff, State highway safety offices, and local partner organizations; and also convened a panel of 14 experts working in various capacities in the older driver arena.


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    Title :

    Older Driver Program Five-Year Strategic Plan 2012-2017


    Publication date :

    2010


    Size :

    15 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English