Older Road Users

Encourage adoption of a law requiring periodic driver licensing tests for adults.

1. Gather data from other states concerning periodic driver licensing tests for adults.
   (Participating organization: TTI)
2. Create a statewide, multidisciplinary advisory panel including the TxDOT Legislative Affairs Office, city government affairs offices, the Texas Municipal League, safety advocates, the Transportation Committee (legislature), and others.
3. Develop alternate solutions to periodic driver licensing tests for adults: safe-driving courses for older users, vision and/or cognitive testing, reporting of drivers to the Medical Advisory Board, and preparation for older drivers taking tests.
   (Participating organizations: TTI and The University of Texas at Austin’s Journal of the American Planning Association)
4. Conduct a public opinion poll about periodic driver licensing tests for adults, making sure to include a summary of potential benefits prior to gathering opinions.
   (Participating organizations: TxDOT and TTI)
5. Develop a technical advisory team or task force to address older road users.
   (Participating organizations: Strategic Highway Safety Plan Executive Team, Older User Emphasis Area Team, AARP, and public health officials)
6. Develop an informational packet on the benefits of periodic driver licensing tests, alternate solutions for adults, and results of the poll.
   (Participating organizations: TxDOT and TTI)
7. Present findings about periodic driver licensing tests and alternate solutions for adults to the TxDOT Legislative Affairs Office, city government affairs departments, the Texas Municipal League, safety advocates, the Legislative Transportation Committee, and legislators willing to champion a bill.
   (Participating organizations: TxDOT, cities, law enforcement agencies, safety advocates, and legislature)
8. Enact statewide legislation.
   (Participating organization: Texas Legislature)
9. Evaluate outcomes.
   (Participating organizations: TxDOT and TTI)

See above for each step.

• Legislative support.
• Public support.
• Cost to implement.
• Technical expertise.