Elderly Drivers..................................... 4

Who is on the Road?................................................ 4

Collision Rates.......................................................... 5

Types of Traffic Violations ...................................... 6

THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL........ 8

Functional Assessment.......................................... 10

Motor Function .................................................. 10

Reaction Time.................................................... 11

Visual Function .................................................. 12

Cognitive Function ............................................ 13

Assessment of Medical Conditions and Drug Use 15

Heart Condition ................................................. 15

Epilepsy ............................................................. 16

Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) and Strokes 16

Other Neurological Diseases ........................... 17

Diabetes Mellitus .............................................. 17

Antihistamines ................................................... 18

Antidepressants ................................................ 18

Alcohol ............................................................... 19

The Driver.............................................. 20

Driving Safely.......................................................... 20

Warning Signs........................................................ 23

Helping Older Drivers....................... 25

Family Members..................................................... 25

Communities........................................................... 27

Passengers............................................................. 28

Vehicle Modifications............................................. 29

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS.............................. 31

Patient Confidentiality............................................. 31

Legislation .............................................................. 32

Some Statistics.................................... 33

Results of 1998 NHTSA Study.............................. 33

Traffic Safety Facts................................................ 36

CONCLUSION............................................ 38