This chapter covers older drivers’ transportation needs and driving patterns.
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Personal Vehicle Transportation — National (07/01/2007)
Source: ExpertPedestrian Signal Safety for Older Persons — National (07/01/2007)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis AAA Foundation research report studied older adult walking speeds and investigated re-timing pedestrian signals to better facilitate safe street crossing without causing undue traffic delay.
Usefulness of Off-Road Screening Tests to Licensing Authorities When Assessing Older Driver Fitness to Drive — National (06/11/2007)
Source: ExpertThis paper identifies two off-road screening tests that have been assessed in their usefulness in a senior driver licensing context.
Older Driver Safety – Knowledge Sharing Should Help States Prepare for Increase in Older Driver Population — National (04/01/2007)
Source: Expert(GAO) did a study on older driver safety because of the increasing concern of older adults driving while representing the fastest growing U.S. population segment.
Evaluation of Two Assessment Tools in Predicting Driving Ability of Senior Drivers — National (03/01/2007)
Source: ExpertTo evaluate Motor Free Visual Perceptual Test (MVPT) and Clock Drawing Task (clock test) as quick assessment tools in predicting driving capability of senior drivers for an on-road driving test.
Pedestrian Signal Safety for Older Persons — National (06/01/2003)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety studied the walking speed of older pedestrians, and suggested ways to improve signal timing to improve safety while not increasing congestion.
Evaluating the Impact of Passengers on the Safety of Older Drivers — Kentucky (01/01/2003)
Source: Professional AssociationOverall, the presence of two or more passengers was found to negatively impact the probability that drivers 75 years of age or older were at fault in crashes.