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Stepping Out as an Older Adult — Be Healthy, Walk Safely

WebWhether you’re stepping out to exercise, run errands or both, make sure you maintain your safety while enjoying the health benefits of walking. In the Q&As below, you’ll discover: A quick refresher on the health benefits of walking; Ideas for incorporating walking into your everyday schedule and staying motivated to continue walking;

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Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully NHTSA

WebFirst, lean your head against the window, then adjust your mirror outward so that when you look at the inside edge you can barely see the side of your car. If you use a wide-angle mirror, get lots of practice judging distances to other cars before using it in traffic. Keep alert to sounds outside your car.

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Driver Fitness Medical Guidelines

WebDriver Fitness Medical Guidelines v evidence-based support to the driver licensing community in order to enhance highway safety and protect public health.

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The Effects of Medical Conditions on Driving Performance: A …

WebOne factor that distinguishes older drivers from their younger and middle-aged counterparts is a higher prevalence of medical conditions, and the medications used to treat them.

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Can I still drive after a stroke. stroke

WebWho can I call for help with transportation? Call the ElderCare Locator at 1-800-677-1116and ask for your local Office on Aging, or go to their website at www.eldercare.gov. Contact your regional transit authority

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NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

WebLearn About NHTSA. NHTSA's Core Values Budget Information Offices Careers Highway Safety Grant Programs. Press Releases Speeches & Presentations Congressional Testimonies Events & Public Meetings Safety Weeks and Conferences. 42514.00. LIVES LOST ON U.S. ROADS IN 2022.

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Older Drivers NHTSA

WebThe number of fatalities involving older drivers has been increasing in recent years, after experiencing a period of decline from 2000 to 2009. In 2021 there were 8,209 fatalities involving older drivers compared to the 29-year low of 5,613 in 2009 (NCSA, 2012; NHTSA, 2023). However, the older population has grown at a rate faster than the

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N47T/N57T DIESEL PARTICULATE SENSOR: LIMITED …

WebIf you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 65 701 instead of 00 65 149. Or, for the: F02 (740Ld xDrive N57T), F10 (535d Sedan N57T), F10 (535d xDrive Sedan N57T) and the F15 (X5 xDrive

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Older Drivers NHTSA

WebIf you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. In 2022, the number of traffic deaths — 8,572 — involving a driver 65 and older was the highest since at least 1975. We offer material to help you understand how aging can affect driving and what you can do to continue driving safely as you age

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Medical Conditions and Driving

WebTechnical Report Documentation Page 1. Report No. DOT HS 809 690 2. Government Accession No. 3. Recipient's Catalog No. 4. Title and Subtitle Medical Conditions and Driving: A Review

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TRFFIC SFET FCTS

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Bicycle Safety: Bike Safety Tips for Kids and Adults NHTSA

WebDrivers turning right on red should look to the right and behind to avoid hitting a bicyclist approaching from the right rear. Stop completely and look left-right-left and behind before turning right on red. Obey the speed limit, reduce speed for road conditions and drive defensively to avoid a crash with a cyclist.

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2020 Fatality Data Show Increased Traffic Fatalities During

WebWhile Americans drove less in 2020 due to the pandemic, NHTSA’s early estimates show that an estimated 38,680 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes—the largest projected number of fatalities since 2007. This represents an increase of about 7.2 percent as compared to the 36,096 fatalities reported in 2019.

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Safe Communities: An Approach to Reduce Traffic Injuries

WebThe Origins of Safe Communities Approaches. The Safe Communities concept began in Sweden in the mid-1970s when a community health care unit selected injuries as one of its projects for preventive health care. The objectives of the “accident” prevention project were to (1) reduce injury rates and eliminate causes of injuries; (2) motivate

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Seat Belt Safety: Buckle Up America NHTSA

Web50% Percentage of Passenger Vehicle Occupants Killed in 2022 Who Were Unrestrained In 2022, 25,420 passenger vehicle occupants were killed. About 50% of those killed were not buckled (based on known seat belt use.) Seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives and could have saved an additional 2,549 people if they had been wearing seat belts, in 2017 …

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Battery Safety Initiative NHTSA

WebBattery Management System (BMS) Cybersecurity Explore risks and vehicle-side measures related to wired and wireless charging communications and other vehicle connectivity paths (e.g., telematics) that could access BMS. High-Voltage Battery Charging Failure Modes and Effects Analysis. Extremely fast charging (350 KW – 1 MW) safety.

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Drunk Driving NHTSA

Web4561.00. People Killed In December Drunk-Driving Crashes From 2017-2021. During the Christmas and New Year holiday periods, we often see a rise in drunk-driving deaths. In fact, recent data shows December drunk driving deaths are the highest in almost 15 years. As a result, you'll likely see more law enforcement on the roads as part of Drive

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Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Battery, Charging & Safety NHTSA

WebBattery pack: Also referred to as a traction battery, it stores energy and supplies power and energy to the electric motor; the battery pack includes an array of physically connected battery cells and battery management hardware and software. This high-voltage battery is very different from a vehicle’s 12-volt battery that powers lighting and instrumentation …

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Almost One-Third of Traffic Fatalities Are Speed-Related Crashes

WebThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is partnering with advocates and experts from across the country to launch its “Speeding Wrecks Lives” speeding prevention campaign.The launch comes as new data show that while there has been three quarters of a slight dip in overall roadway deaths, speeding fatalities reached …

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Community-Based Impaired Driving Programs

WebPrevention strategies aim to reduce risky alcohol consumption and prevent people who are alcohol impaired from driving. Alcohol screening and brief intervention (ASBI), alternative transportation, designated drivers, and responsible beverage service are common strategies used to prevent impaired driving. C.2.1.

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