senior drivers gail weinholzer director of public affairs aaa minnesota/iowa
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Senior Drivers
Gail Weinholzer
Director of Public Affairs
AAA Minnesota/Iowa
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The AutoClub GroupAAA and Senior Drivers
AAA was formed more than 100 years ago for roadway safety
General traffic safety as well as specific age groups: Young Passengers Teen Drivers Senior Drivers
51 million members with an average age of 50+
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The AutoClub GroupMaximize strengths
Experience
Low crash rates
Good habits Seat belt use- high Technology use- low Speed- low Impairment- low (except prescription meds)
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The AutoClub Group Minimize weaknesses
Manual Strength, flexibility, reactions
Visual Useful field of view High and low contrast visual acuity Visualization of missing information Visual search
Cognitive Working memory Manage multiple distractions/stimuli
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The AutoClub GroupSenior Driver Awareness
Fragility- higher death rates
Seniors tend to self regulate Time of day Locations Passengers
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The AutoClub GroupDriving Goals
Keep people driving as long as safely possible
Then, assist with transitioning to other forms of mobility Men outlive driving age by 7 years Women outlive driving age by 10 years
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How to Help a Senior Driver information includes: Early Planning- plan ahead Communication- have conversations early on Skill Assessment- online and hard copy Overcoming Resistance- enlist doctors/law
enforcement/friends Agreeing to Safe Limits- when and where Choosing a Vehicle- checklist When to Stop- key indicators
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Safe Driving Tips Vehicle Preparation- lights, windshield Getting Ready- mirrors, head rests Health & Fitness- exercise, eye exams, sleep Driving Tips- do’s and don’ts Travel Tips- plan, breaks, rest, food Emergencies
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Expert Advice- Common Q/A’s
Know the Facts- Numbers, habits, safety records, effects of aging on driving
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Resources: Driving Assessment Tools- Driver 55+, AAA Roadwise Review,
Classes (online and in classroom) Brochures- How to Help an Older Driver, Older and Wiser
Driver, Safe Mobility Resources Vehicle Purchase & Maintenance Transportation Alternatives- Disability is not the end of mobility Driver’s License Laws- state web sites
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The AutoClub GroupThank you!
Contact information: Gail Weinholzer• 952-707-4985• [email protected]