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Keeping Florida's roads safe is one of the main goals of the state Driver License Division. It does this by ensuring that all drivers are adequately trained and properly authorized, and also by providing education on a number of related matters. The following is a selection of topics of interest to Florida drivers that may not have been covered in other sections:

How Driving is Affected by Age

Because Florida is known as a haven for retirees, the state has a huge number of mature drivers. The Effects of Aging on Driving Ability, a report available in PDF format, highlights the issue of elderly drivers and the specific challenges they may face. Some topics covered include research into transportation alternatives, age-related training for law enforcement officers, development of educational materials, and ideas for a plan of action.

One plan of action set up by the state is the Florida GrandDriver program, an education and awareness campaign. It offers online evaluation tests, provides a list of exercises to improve physical mobility, sponsors driving refresher courses, and outlines transportation alternatives.

More Facts About The Aging Driver

• People 85 years and older are the fastest growing demographic group in the U.S.

• By 2020, the 65+ age group in Florida will have doubled.

• Traffic fatalities for the 75+ age group could increase by 45% by 2020, which would exceed DUI fatalities.

• A major contributing factor to crashes among drivers ages 70 and older is failure to yield.

• Older people are more likely to be injured or die in a crash due to their frailty.

Bad Driver Reporting

If you know of someone who could be a danger to other drivers or pedestrians because of a mental or physical disability, you have a responsibility to report it. Use the Medical Reporting Form, to bring all related information to the attention of the Florida Driver License Division. The report will be handled confidentially and will only be used to assess the person's physical and mental fitness to drive on Florida roads.

International Driving Permit

If you plan to visit another country and drive while you're there, you may want to think about getting an International Driving Permit. It's recognized in more than 150 countries, and could help you avoid time delays or fines if you're stopped for a traffic infraction.

Online Quizzes

• Practice exam for Class E driver license

• Suspension Prevention Quiz

QUICK LINKS FOR DRIVER LICENSES

• Applying for a New License
• Proper identification documents
• Driving course FAQ
• Web site for renewing licenses and tags, changing your address, requesting duplicates, and other services, online.