The current study examined rural-urban differences in health care provider (HCP) perceptions, attitudes, and practices related to driving safety/cessation-related anticipatory guidance provision to older adults.
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Health Care Provider Mobility Counseling Provision to Older Adults: A Rural/Urban Comparison — National (06/13/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationAssessing Elderly Drivers: Ability Means More Than Age — National (04/08/2015)
Source: For Profit OrganizationEdmunds.com gives information on its website on how to determine a senior’s driving ability.
Does Attention Capacity Moderate the Effect of Driver Distraction in Older Drivers? — National (04/01/2015)
Source: ExpertWith age, a decline in attention capacity may occur and this may impact driving performance especially while distracted.
How to Drive With Physical Disability — National (03/04/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationA physical disability may affect the function of a person's body, but it should never affect person independence. Driving is a skill that promotes freedom and can be adapted so almost anyone with a physical disability can be mobile.
Ped Motion Graphics - Driving Safely — National (01/10/2015)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA's motion graphic about driving safely around pedestrians and bicyclists
Mature Motorists Worse at Texting and Driving, Study Shows — National (12/18/2014)
Source: NewsAn interdisciplinary research team has made a surprising discovery: Older, more mature motorists-who typically are better drivers in many circumstances-are much worse than their younger counterparts when texting while driving.
Driving and Dementia: A Review of the Literature — National (12/01/2014)
Source: ExpertThis article reviews literature on seniors with dementia and their ability to drive.
Profiles in Driver Distraction: Effects of Cell Phone Conversations on Younger and Older Drivers — National (12/01/2014)
Source: ExpertThis research examines the effects of hands-free cell phone usage on simulated driving technology.
International: Cognitive Screening Tools for Predicting Unsafe Driving Behavior Among Senior Drivers — National (10/17/2014)
Source: ExpertAs Canada’s elderly continue to represent the fastest-growing population in Canada, there has been an increasing need for effective and efficient screening tools for senior drivers.
Yellow Lights Pose Particular Peril for Older Drivers — National (10/14/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationA team of research studied various age groups and the timing of yellow lights to see its impact on safety at intersections.