Motorcycle & Older Driver

This brochure discusses how medications affect driving; driving safety; and resources.  It promotes discussion among older drivers, drivers with medical conditions, families, and doctors.  It was developed in partnership with the American Pharmacists Association and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists to assist decisions about driving safely. Two color, 3.75" x 8.5", six panels.

Please Note - This product can only be obtained by downloading it. 

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/olddrive/medications/index.htm

This brochure is intended to assist drivers, their family members, and health care professionals in talking about how Alzheimer's affects driving.  It will prompt discussions about planning for the time when the Alzheimer's patient will have to stop driving.  8.5" x 11", two color, six panels.

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http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/olddrive/alzheimers/index.html

This brochure includes symptoms of arthritis, how the condition may affect driving, suggested steps drivers may take to increase their driving safety if they have this condition, and resources for drivers with arthritis. It is intended as a discussion tool between patients and their doctor. The pamphlet was developed in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation to assist in making decisions about driving ability, risk, and safety. It may be particularly relevant for older drivers seeking to maintain mobility after being

diagnosed with arthritis. 3.75"x 8.5", two color, six panels.

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http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/olddrive/arthritis/index.htm

This brochure includes information about symptoms of diabetes, how this condition may affect driving, suggested steps drivers may take to increase their driving safety if they have this condition, and relevant resources for drivers with this condition.  This is intended to be a discussion tool between patients and their doctors.  The pamphlet was developed in partnership with the American Diabetes Association to help drivers, especially when making decisions about ability, risk, and safety.  This may be particular relevant for older drivers who are seeking to maintain their mobility after being diagnosed with this condition.  3.5" x 8.5", three color, 6 panels.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/olddrive/diabetes%20web/

This brochure includes information about symptoms of the glaucoma vision problem, how this condition may affect driving, suggested steps drivers may take to increase their driving safety if they have this condition, and relevant resources for drivers with this condition.  This is intended to be a discussion tool between patients and their eye doctors.  The pamphlet was developed in partnership with the American Optometric Association to help drivers, especially when making decisions about ability, risk, and safety.  This may be particular relevant for older drivers who are seeking to maintain their mobility after being diagnosed with this condition.  3.5" x 8.5", three color, 6 panels.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/olddrive/Driving_glaucoma/

This brochure discusses how a stroke may affect driving, suggested steps drivers may take to increase their driving safety if had a stroke, and information resources for families and for drivers who have had a stroke.  It is intended as a discussion tool among stroke victims, their doctors and families.  The brochure was developed in partnership with the American Stroke Association to assist in making decisions about driving ability, risk and safety.  3.75" x 8.5", two color, six panels.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/olddrive/Stroke/index.html

This brochure includes symptoms of seizures, how driving may be affected for individuals who have had seizures, suggested steps drivers may take in consultation with their doctors to increase their driving safety if they have had a seizure, and information resources for drivers who have had a seizure. It is intended as a discussion tool among individuals who have had a seizure and their doctor. The pamphlet was developed in partnership with The Epilepsy Foundation to assist in making decisions about driving ability, risk and safety. It may be particularly relevant for older drivers seeking to maintain mobility after having had a seizure. 3.75"x 8.5", black and white, six panels.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/olddrive/Seizures%20Web/

This brochure includes symptoms of Parkinson's, how the condition may affect driving, suggested steps drivers may take to increase their driving safety if they have this condition, and resources for drivers with Parkinson's. It is intended as a discussion tool between patients and their doctor. The pamphlet was developed in partnership with the National Parkinson Foundation and the American Parkinson Disease Association to assist in making decisions about driving ability, risk, and safety. It may be particularly relevant for older drivers seeking to maintain mobility after being diagnosed with Parkinson's. 3.75"x 8.5", two color, six panels.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/olddrive/Parkinsons%20Web/

This brochure discusses how sleep apnea may affect driving, suggested steps drivers may take to increase their driving safety if they have this condition, and information resources for drivers with sleep apnea.  It is intended as a discussion tool among people with this condition, their doctors and family members.  The pamphlet was developed in partnership with the National Sleep Foundation to assist in making decisions about driving ability, risk, and safety.  It may be particularly relevant for older drivers seeking to maintain mobility after being diagnosed with sleep apnea.  3.75" x 8.5", black and white, six pages.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/olddrive/sleep%20apnea/images/apnea2005.pdf

This report examines the change in motorcycle helmet use resulting from the 1997 repeal of mandatory helmet laws for motorcycle riders in Arkansas and Texas. Prior to repeal of the law, statewide surveys indicated that helmet use was 97 percent; after repeal, use dropped to between 52 and 66 percent. Corresponding increases in head injuries and fatalities were also observed after repeal of mandatory helmet legislation in these States. Three color, 8.5" x 11", 58 pages.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nti/pdf/811630.pdf

This project was conducted to provide an objective measure of the relationship between older adults’ scores on a set of driving assessment tools and their (serious point) violations and crashes over a period of 18 months following the assessments. An additional objective was to compare alternative methods of measuring driver exposure. The assessments were performed on 692 participants age 70 and older who visited one of four Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) field offices between September 2008 and June 2009, under NHTSA contract DTNH22-05-D-05043, Task Order 10. The assessments emphasized cognitive performance domains, specifically visuospatial ability, speed of (visual information) processing, divided attention, visual search, working memory, and response planning or “executive function.” Contrast sensitivity was also measured, as well as simple and choice brake reaction time. The functional assessments examined in this research were computer-based and designed to be self-administered, although the assistance of a test administrator was always available and was required for some measures. Univariate and multivariate analyses examined the relationships between functional assessment scores and safety indicators. The measure of “executive function” (maze performance) was highlighted as a significant predictor of crash risk in the study results. This may be of interest to occupational therapy/driving rehabilitation providers as a potentially valuable tool to support clinical evaluations of fitness to drive; and, to developers of screening tools for early warning of driving impairments, and of products meant to educate older drivers and their families about age-related changes that impact safe driving.

This guide summarizes the major problem areas facing motorcycle safety and provides examples of programs and activities that have been initiated by a wide array of stakeholders in the motorcycling community to implement the recommendations made in the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety.  Additionally, this guide opens up a network of contacts responsible for the programs and activities mentioned should an agency or organization wish to obtain additional information and launch a similar program or activity in their area or jurisdiction.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/motorcycle/NAMS2006/index.html

This study explored licensing processes across the UnitedStates and conducted in-depth case studies on four States with novel processes not common nationwide. The project aimed to document benefits and unintended consequences of licensing policies intended to reduce risk for older drivers.

This study examined the driver licensing procedures in all 50 States as they apply to the older (65+) driver. A literature review examined reports of possible declines in older driver capabilities and the ability of a driver licensing agency to screen for them. The review also covered studies of licensing policies and procedures that had the potential ability to reduce older driver crash rates. Four special emphasis States (Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, and New Hampshire) were selected for further study because their mix of policies and procedures could theoretically enhance safety. All 4 required shorter renewal periods, in-person renewal, and vision testing for older drivers. In addition, Illinois and New Hampshire were the only States to mandate a road test for every renewal. Six comparison States were identified (Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Vermont, and Wisconsin). Each of the 4 special emphasis and 6 comparison States were treated as a separate case study. A detailed process evaluation was conducted in the emphasis States, and discussions were held with licensing agency managers, license office staff, and older drivers. Managers and staff believed their procedures positively affected safety. Older drivers did not feel unfairly treated and recognized the need for additional screening and self-limitation. Crash measures showed stable or declining crash rates per population for older driver ages in all 10 States. Crashes per licensed driver showed a differential pattern for Illinois and New Hampshire, the 2 States that re-test all drivers 75 and older, as compared to the other 8 States, which could simply be the effect of removing people who do not drive from the license rolls in these 2 States. Additional research to attempt to describe more fully the data patterns uncovered and ways to overcome existing screening limitations, e.g., better vision testing equipment, appears warranted.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nti/pdf/811833.pdf

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The National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety (NAMS) is a comprehensive plan to improve United States motorcycle safety in the 21st century. The NAMS was developed by a technical working group of experts representing all constituencies involved in motorcycle safety, led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), and published in November 2000 (NHTSA, 2000). The 82 individual NAMS recommendations address the full range of topics and strategies relevant to motorcycle safety: human, vehicle, environmental, and social factors to prevent crashes, reduce injuries in crashes, and care for people injured in crashes. The technical working group prioritized the 82 recommendations into three groups: urgent (4 recommendations), essential (56), and necessary (22).

http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nti/pdf/811789.pdf 

It's a fact:  Alcohol affects your riding skills - so ride straight.  Riding a motorcycle takes coordination, balance and most important, good judgment.  Alcohol, more than any other single factor, can rob you of your ability to think clearly and ride safely.  3.5"" x 8.5", full color, six panels.

Ride Straight - Its A Fact: Alcohol Affects Your Riding Skills

Riders Helping Riders is an instructional program designed to encourage motorcyclists to intervene to prevent orther motorcyclists from orperting a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

This brochure discusses the social, legal and personal consequences of being arrested while riding your motorcycle impaired.  Full color, 4.25" x 11".

https://tntrafficsafety.org/sites/default/files/straight2.pdf

NHTSA sponsored research to develop a set of behavioral cues to be used by law enforcement personnel to detect motorcyclists who are operating their
vehicles while intoxicated. The researchers began by interviewing experienced patrol officers from across the country to determine what behavioral cues have
been used to detect impaired motorcyclists. A few, primarily motorcycle officers, suggested cues that reflected considerable understanding of the mental and
physical requirements of riding a motorcycle. Others believed the cues to be identical to those used to detect impaired drivers. But some officers, even those
with many years of experience, reported they believe there are no cues that can be used to distinguish DWI from unimpaired motorcycle operation.

This study used eye tracker technology to monitor where motorcycle riders were looking as they rode over an open road course and a closed course. The purpose of the project was to determine if visual behavior differs between beginner
riders who have received training on sight distance, beginner riders who have not received training, and experienced riders. An additional objective was to develop the data acquisition system necessary to collect these data, and
to demonstrate the feasibility of collecting eye-tracking data on the open road from riders with a variety of experience levels.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nti/pdf/811690.pdf

Very little is known about the effect of motorcycle rider training on visual scanning and sight distance techniques in naturalistic riding situations. This study collected naturalistic data from a mix of novice and experienced motorcycle riders on a closed course and an open course. A custom data acquisition system was developed that monitored the motorcycle rider’s head motions, visual behavior, motorcycle speed, GPS location, and motorcycle pitch, yaw, and roll. A portable eye tracker system actively tracked visual behavior and gaze movement of the motorcycle rider as he or she rode over a closed course and an open road course at two 6-month intervals. There were three groups of riders. One group of beginner riders had recently received their motorcycle endorsement and completed the Team Oregon Basic Rider Training course (beginner-trained). A second group of beginner riders had recently received their motorcycle endorsement but had not enrolled in any type of motorcycle rider training program (beginner-untrained). The third group consisted of experienced riders with a minimum of 5 years and 15,000 miles of riding experience (experienced).

http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nti/pdf/811689.pdf