Safe Driving Insights

Expert-backed articles to help older Virginians—and the people who care about them—stay safe, confident, and mobile on the road.

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CarFit is a free, 20-minute checkup that helps you make sure your vehicle is properly adjusted to you as the driver.

Changes to vision, reaction time, and mobility happen gradually. This guide walks you through how to assess your driving fitness.

It's one of the hardest conversations a family can have. Learn when to bring it up, how to approach it with empathy, and what alternatives to offer.

AAA

With the right strategies, you can fight back at nighttime glare. (Publication dated 2005, information still current.)

AAA

With the right strategies, you can fight back at nighttime glare. (Publication dated 2006, information still current.)

AAA

Get pointers on fine-tuning your driving habits. (Publication dated 2003; information still current)

The Hartford

If you maintain your physical health and drive a safe car, you’ll likely be able to keep driving years longer than you might have expected.

The Hartford

So you’ve decided to buy a car, minivan, SUV, or pickup. Now the question is, which one?

AAA

Find exercises designed to improve flexibility as it relates to driving. (Publication dated 2007, information still current.)