Ageing Well On The Road
Driving helps you stay active and independent. It’s important to know how to stay safe and when to stop driving. Learn more by exploring the options below!
About Our Site
As we age, maintaining road safety becomes increasingly important. While many road safety programs focus on young and novice drivers, older drivers also face unique challenges. Physical changes, such as reduced mobility and slower reaction times, can make driving more difficult and increase the risk of crashes. In fact, older drivers are involved in a significant number of road crashes, contributing to at least one in five road fatalities. Our website is designed to support older drivers by offering reliable information and practical resources. Explore our tips and expert advice to enhance your driving safety and stay confident behind the wheel.
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We Do the Driving Research for You!
For 20 years, the Driving, Ageing and Health Research Team (DART) has led the way in driving safety research, and our website makes this research easy to understand. We offer tools for risk assessments, on-road safety tips, and evidence-based programs. This information is for drivers, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in road safety.
Learn About Our Team
Led by Scientia Professor Kaarin Anstey, the Driving, Ageing and Health Research Team studies driver safety and ageing. We explore how ageing affects driving skills. We create tools to help healthcare providers identify at-risk drivers. We also develop practical tips to keep older drivers safe.
