Older Driver Safety

It’s important to ensure that we remain a safe driver as we age and there are resources to help us along the way. Find information on evaluating driver safety, understanding warning signs, and determining if you or a loved one might need to stop driving.

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Currently showing 51 local programs & services.
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Driver Safety Education

Programs offered by the Department of Motor Vehicle and other providers related to driving or driver safety.

AARP Driving Safety

Dinwiddie Diamonds

7301 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23116

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Main: (804) 732-1100
Fax: (804) 732-9921
AARP Fifty Five Alive

Falls Church Recreation and Parks

223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA 22046

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Main: (703) 248-5020
Car Fit Assessment, Rockingham

Sentara Medical Group

2500 Wellness Drive, Bridgewater, VA 22812

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Main: (540) 564-5886
Fax: (540) 433-2839
Toll-Free: (800) 543-2201
Defensive Driving School

A1 Defensive Driving School of VA

1185 5th Street Southwest, Charlottesville , VA 22902

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Main: (434) 293-5377
Driver Education

Driver Side Rehab, LLC

102 W. Cleveland Ave., Vinton, VA 24179

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Main: (540) 981-1665
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Statewide and Nationwide

Driver Safety Education

Programs offered by the Department of Motor Vehicle and other providers related to driving or driver safety.

Driver Online Resource Center and Safety Classes

AARP Virginia State Office

707 East Main Street, Suite 910, Richmond, VA 23219

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Main: (866) 542-8164
Fax: (804) 819-1923
Toll-Free: (866) 542-8164
Driver Safety Evaluation

Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health

460 McLaws Circle, Suite 110, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Main: (757) 220-4751
Fax: (757) 220-4756
Driver Safety Program

Virginia GrandDriver

1610 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Virginia Dept for Aging & Rehabilitative Services , Richmond, VA 23269

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Main: (804) 662-9333
Fax: (804) 662-9354
Toll-Free: (800) 552-3402
Driving Evaluations

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving

800 GSW Drive, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA 31709

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Main: (229) 928-1234
Fax: (229) 931-2663
Driving Program, Substance Abuse and Driving

Commission on Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP)

701 East Franklin Street, Suite 1110, Richmond, VA 23219

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Main: (804) 786-5895
Fax: (804) 786-6286
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Articles

Alzheimer's Disease and Driving

This article from the Greater Richmond Chapter of Alzheimer's Association helps answer questions about whether a loved one should stop driving.
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Are You a Smart, Defensive Driver?

Has it been a while since you took your drivers test? Refresh your knowledge about driving with this quiz.
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Are You Ready To Drive Again?

Learn more about the Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation's Off-Road Driver Readiness Program.
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Child Restraint Protection Devices

Vehicle safety systems were created to protect adults. This causes children passengers to particularly be at risk during vehicle crashes or mishaps. Effective July 1, 2007 there were three changes to the Virginia Child Passenger Law. This law applies to anyone who provides transportation for a child in any vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1968.
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Driving & the Older Adult: The Virginia DMV Process

Here is some helpful information on Virginia law for seniors and driving, including medical and mental requirements for safely operating a motor vehicle.
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Finding Transportation Services for Seniors

Discover how to find and pay for various transporations options for seniors.
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Mature Driver Safety

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the Virginia Highway Safety Office (VAHSO) try to keep drivers as safe and independent as possible. Review the suggestions that are offered in this article.
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Older drivers: 7 tips for driver safety

Driving can sometimes be challenging for older adults. Follow these safety tips for older drivers, from taking good care of yourself to updating your skills.
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Recognizing the Signs: Senior Driving Safety

Learn about recognizing when your ability to drive has changed.
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Remaining a Safe Driver

Learn more about the factors that influence driving and ways to improve your driving skills as you age.
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Series on Caring for Aging Relatives

An ABC World News video series about aging relatives and their caregivers.
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Travel Training

If you have a disability and want to use public transportation, travel training is available.
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Virginia GrandDriver Program

In Virginia, 65 is a speed limit, not an age limit. Learn more about Virginia's GrandDriver Program, a public education and awareness campaign to provide seniors with information and resources they need about staying safe and mobile as they age.
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We Need to Talk: The Difficult Driving Conversation

The decision to stop driving or ask a loved one to stop driving can be an extremely difficult one. This article from AARP provides some hints to assist in identifying a person's need to limit or stop driving.
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Virginia GrandDriver
Virginia GrandDriver is an initiative of the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, funded by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and provides Virginians with information to stay safe and mobile on the road as we age. Watch this video for more information.

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