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Educating Older Drivers Listening Session for the White House Conference on Aging Policy Committee Theme: Transportation Hosted by the Committee on the Safe Mobility of Older Persons (ANB60) of the Transportation Research Board January 8, 2005 Washington, DC Frank Carroll Director AARP Driver Safety Program & Mobility Options

AARP Driver Safety Program The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom driver refresher course especially designed for drivers age 50 and older. 66 million drivers age 50+

Volunteer Survey was mailed to all of the 10,000 volunteers in April 2004, 32% response rate Graduate Survey was mailed to a sample of 10,000 recent graduates in May 2004, 35% response rate, 1,500 provided name and address 2004 Volunteer/Graduate Survey Methodology

What it is (now)? 8 hour classroom course (generally taught in 2 four hour sessions) Cost $ versions of the course in 25 years Designed to: Update driving knowledge. Sharpen driving skills. Help compensate for normal age-related physical changes. Reduce traffic violations, crashes, and resulting injuries. Drive more safely of many more years.

11 chapter participant workbook: Chapter One: Getting Started Chapter Two: Judging Yourself Chapter Three: Physical Changes Chapter Four: Potential Trouble Spots Chapter Five: Aggressive Driving/Road Rage Chapter Six: Safety Considerations Chapter Seven: Driver Guidance Chapter Eight: Your Vehicle Chapter Nine: Intersections Chapter Ten: The Freeway Chapter Eleven: Driving Retirement 30 minute course video

Source: 2004 AARP Driver Safety Program Volunteer and Graduate Survey Report

Who they are? 700,000 participants a year (1% of drivers 50+) Average age 72, female Highly satisfied 9.5 million participants to date Average of 186 classes each day 59,000 average graduates a month 33,000 courses in 2004

Who we are? 11,000+ volunteers Average of 71 years old, male 3.1 million volunteers hours given 10 levels of volunteers

What impact do we have? Direct, Indirect, Policy Increased confidence 76% have taken the course 2 times or more 92% report they changed at least 1 driving habit as a result of taking the course 63% reported what they learned helped them prevent an accident Volunteers and participants stay with AARP longer $45.5 million in insurance savings

Sources: 2004 AARP Driver Safety Program Volunteer and Graduate Survey Report

Source: 2004 AARP Driver Safety Program Volunteer and Graduate Survey Report

The top five behaviors that were changed as a result of DSP were: Always checking your blind spots Following distance and space cushion Paying more attention when entering or exiting highways Yielding right of way Being aware of where you park Changes in Behavior Changes as a Result of Taking Course

Source: 2004 AARP Driver Safety Program Volunteer and Graduate Survey Report

Educating Older Drivers— Why AARP?

AARP Social Impact Goal People 50+ will have independence, choice, and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable for them and society as a whole.

Americans 50+ are able to sustain mobility as they age because— Individuals retain their driving competencies and competent drivers retain their driving privileges to the maximum extent possible.