This research is of interest to older adults, their families, and those who provide health and social services because older adults outlive their decision to stop driving by about 10 years.
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Older Adults and Perceptions in Self-Driving, Ride-Hailing Services — National (07/26/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationDriver Assistance Technology Overview — National (05/17/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWe discuss blind spot warning, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking and pedestrian automatic emergency braking. Engineering Explained’s Jason Fenske explains these driver assistance technologies
Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving — National (04/06/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThere are aspects in everyday life that can cause distractions while driving. This blog goes over ways to avoid distractions while you are in your vehicle.
Pioneering Women in Road Safety — National (03/16/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationWomen’s role in the automotive industry is often overlooked by figures such as Henry Ford or Walter P. Chrysler. But many features in our cars that we enjoy today were invented by women.
Older Adults, New Mobility, and Automated Vehicles: A Framework for Harnessing Emerging Technology for Individual and Societal Benefit — National (02/17/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWith older adults having fewer transportation options than their younger counterparts automated vehicles are often viewed as one technology that can extend an older adults ability to remain independently mobile.
Keeping Your Mobility With CarFit — National (02/11/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationCarfit is an educational program that provides information explaining a range of vehicle safety features and offers guidance on how to adjust those features to optimize the benefit of individual body size and stature.
How to Use Rideshare Apps — National (02/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLearn to use a rideshare app to help cut down on your driving.
Older Drivers and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems — National (12/01/2020)
Source: ExpertThis research brief describes the efforts to address questions on driver perception of and learning methods for advanced driver assistance systems using data from AAA Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (AAA LongROAD) studies.
Technical Information Services (TIS) — National (09/16/2020)
Source: State Agency/ProgramTechnical Information Services provides a space for public inquires and research pertaining to NHTSA’s vehicle safety, driver licensing, compliance, defect enforcement, traffic law enforcement and rulemaking activities.