This paper questions if it’s time for vehicles to be designed to suit the needs of an older population.
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Has the Time Come for an Older Driver Vehicle? — National (02/02/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationConversations About Senior Driving — National (01/11/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationLiberty Mutual created a video to discuss seniors driving and having conversations about the topic.
Did You Know? Mature Driving Quiz — National (01/01/2012)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIn this video AAA offers a “Did You Know? Mature Driving Quiz.” William E. Van Tassel, Ph.D., Manager of Driver Training Programs at AAA gives several statements to quiz on your knowledge about driving.
To Drive or Not to Drive, That Isn’t the Question — National (12/31/2009)
Source: UniversityThis research examines older drivers and how they rationalize and cope with their own changing psychological and physical functioning.
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.
Senior Driving Program – CarFit — National (12/02/2009)
Source: For Profit OrganizationBold City Media speaks with a CarFit representative who explains the company’s senior driving program and finding a vehicle best suited for the driver.
Driver Fitness Medical Guidelines — National (09/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe National Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides a driver fitness medical guideline booklet on its website.
The Long-Term Effect of ABS in Passenger Cars and LTVs — National (08/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on the long-term effect of ABS in passenger cars and LTVs.
International Older Driver Consensus Conference on Assessment, Remediation and Counseling for Transportation Alternatives: Summary and Recommendations — National (07/28/2009)
Source: UniversityIn 2003, 63 international experts on older driver issues met to examine three critical issues related to the safe mobility of senior drivers.
Improving Driving Performance of Senior Drivers Through Self-Monitoring with a Driving Diary — National (07/28/2009)
Source: UniversityThis study investigated whether self-monitoring of driving by use of driving would improve driving performance in senior drivers.