Older Driver Safety

It’s important to ensure that we remain a safe driver as we age and there are resources to help us along the way. Find information on evaluating driver safety, understanding warning signs, and determining if you or a loved one might need to stop driving.

Programs & Services

Currently showing 12 local programs & services.
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Driver Safety

Programs offered by the Department of Motor Vehicle and other providers related to driving or driver safety.

Defensive Driving School

A1 Defensive Driving School of VA

1185 5th Street Southwest, Charlottesville , VA 22902

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Main: (434) 293-5377
Driving Substance Abuse Education and Treatment Programs, Leesburg

Bull Run Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)

9 Loudoun Street, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175

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Main: (703) 771-4702
Fax: (703) 771-4713
Substance Abuse Driving Education and Treatment Programs, Manassas Park

Bull Run Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)

9110 Railroad Dr Suite 150B, Manassas Park, VA 20111

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Main: (703) 369-7979
Fax: (703) 369-5011
Driver Safety, Habitual Offender Program

Dan River Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)

135 E Market Street, Martinsville, VA 24112

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Main: (276) 632-6303
Fax: (434) 791-5437
Smart Driver Course

Falls Church Recreation and Parks

223 Little Falls Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

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Main: (703) 248-5077
Fax: (703) 536-8150
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Statewide and Nationwide

Driver Safety

Programs offered by the Department of Motor Vehicle and other providers related to driving or driver safety.

Virginia GrandDriver

DARS, Office for Aging Services, Division of Community Living

1610 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23229

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Main: (804) 662-9333
Fax: (804) 662-9354
Toll-Free: (800) 552-3402
Driver Safety Classes and Driver Online Resource Center

AARP Virginia State Office

901 East Byrd Street Suite 1005, Richmond, VA 23219

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Main: (866) 542-8164
Fax: (804) 819-1923
Toll-Free: (866) 542-8164
Driving Program, Substance Abuse and Driving

Commission on Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP)

1111 East Main Street, Suite 801, Richmond, VA 23219

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Main: (804) 786-5895
Fax: (804) 786-6286
Driver Safety, and Court-Community Corrections ASAP

Commission on Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP)

1717 Peters Creek Road NW, Suite D, Roanoke, VA 24017

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Main: (540) 562-3651
Fax: (540) 562-3660
Community Outreach Seminar

Drive-To-Work

4625 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230

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Main: (804) 358-6727
Fax: (804) 358-7000
Toll-Free: (877) 358-6727
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Articles

Alzheimer's Disease and Driving

This article from the Greater Richmond Chapter of Alzheimer's Association helps answer questions about whether a loved one should stop driving.
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Are You a Smart, Defensive Driver?

Has it been a while since you took your drivers test? Refresh your knowledge about driving with this quiz.
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Driving and the Older Adult: The Virginia DMV Process

Here is some helpful information on Virginia law for seniors and driving, including medical and mental requirements for safely operating a motor vehicle.
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Finding Transportation Services for Seniors

Discover how to find and pay for various transporations options for seniors.
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Mature Driver Safety

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the Virginia Highway Safety Office (VAHSO) try to keep drivers as safe and independent as possible. Review the suggestions that are offered in this article.
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Recognizing the Signs: Senior Driving Safety

Learn about recognizing when your ability to drive has changed.
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Remaining a Safe Driver

Learn more about the factors that influence driving and ways to improve your driving skills as you age.
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Shifting Gears: Keeping the Drive at 75!

Turning 75? Go visit your DMV to get your license renewed.
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Travel Training

If you have a disability and want to use public transportation, travel training is available.
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Virginia GrandDriver Program

In Virginia, 65 is a speed limit, not an age limit. Learn more about Virginia's GrandDriver Program, a public education and awareness campaign to provide seniors with information and resources they need about staying safe and mobile as they age.
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We Need to Talk: The Difficult Driving Conversation

The decision to stop driving or ask a loved one to stop driving can be an extremely difficult one. This article from AARP provides some hints to assist in identifying a person's need to limit or stop driving.
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Links

Videos

AARP Driver Safety's Live Virtual Workshops

Attend AARP Driver Safety’s Live Virtual Workshops and learn how to get where you’re going safer, easier and smarter. With our virtual workshops, you can get all your transportation questions answered in real-time. Or, learn when it works best for you with our self-paced online workshops.
Virginia GrandDriver Video

Virginia GrandDriver is an initiative of the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, funded by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and provides Virginians with information to stay safe and mobile on the road as we age. Watch this video for more information.

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