This post reports that University of Massachusetts psychological scientist, Alexander Pollatsek found in his research of older drivers that many of their mistakes behind the wheel come from old driving habits.
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Old and on the Road: Can We Train Elderly Drivers To Be Safer? — National (02/13/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationHas the Time Come for an Older Driver Vehicle? — National (02/02/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationThis paper questions if it’s time for vehicles to be designed to suit the needs of an older population.
Conversations About Senior Driving — National (01/11/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationLiberty Mutual created a video to discuss seniors driving and having conversations about the topic.
Is It Time for Your Senior Driving Safety Course? — National (03/23/2011)
Source: Professional AssociationThe National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association website has information and links to various organizations that offer senior driving safety courses.
NHSTA Older Driver Safety Program Five - Year Strategic Plan 2012 -2017 — National (12/01/2010)
Source: Professional AssociationThe NHTSA created an older driver safety strategic plan to prevent injuries, save lives and to cut costs on roadway funds. This link provides infomration on building a communication base with older drivers.
Residual Effects of Hypnotic Drugs in Aging Drivers — National (12/31/2009)
Source: Professional AssociationResearch was conducted to measure the effect of hypnotic drugs on driving performance in aging drivers.
Factors Leading to Older Drivers’ Intersection Crashes — National (09/01/2008)
Source: Professional AssociationOlder drivers are overinvolved in intersection crashes compared with younger drivers, but the reasons are not clearly understood. The purpose of the present study was to identify the factors that lead to older drivers' intersection crashes.
The Relationship Between Self-Regulation and Driving-Related Abilities in Older Drivers: An Exploratory Study — National (07/07/2008)
Source: Professional AssociationThe objectives of this paper are to review the published research findings about the role of self-regulation in older driver safety.
The Case For and Against Mandatory Age-based Assessment of Older Drivers — National (09/01/2006)
Source: Professional AssociationThe study shows both sides, for and against, age-based assessment in senior drivers.
Driving Cessation: The Perspective of Senior Drivers — National (08/03/2006)
Source: Professional AssociationAn educational intervention to aid older drivers in self‐evaluating driving skills and coping with the driving cessation dilemma is proposed.