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Brenton, Myron – 1986
This pamphlet is a practical guide with helpful suggestions on safe driving for older people. A discussion of the controversy surrounding older people's driving ability begins the pamphlet. Effects of aging on driving are discussed, including affects on vision, twilight and night driving, hearing, muscles and joints, and mental functions. It is…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Driver Education, Motor Vehicles, Older Adults
Walker, Jearl – Scientific American, 1989
Explains the variables involved when stopping a car on various types of pavement, braking schemes and additional concerns. (RT)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Accident Prevention, College Science, Motor Vehicles
Marin, Pilar S.; Brown, Brett V. – Child Trends, 2005
For many teens, learning to drive and obtaining a driver's license are exciting achievements,often allowing them more freedom to socialize, work at a job, or participate in other activities without being totally reliant on a parent or others for transportation. This brief provides an overview of relevant data including teen crash rates and trends,…
Descriptors: Motor Vehicles, Late Adolescents, Driver Education, Safety Education
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 1985
This manual provides information on implementing a local child passenger safety program. It covers understanding the problems and solutions; deciding what can be done; planning and carrying out a project; providing adequate, accurate, and current technical information; and reaching additional sources of information. Chapter 1 provides community…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Child Advocacy, Child Safety, Community Cooperation