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Federal Highway Administration Research Library and List of Online Publications — National (03/29/2019)
Source: US Department of TransportationOlder Driver Compliance with License Restrictions — National (04/01/2018)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTo safely extend licensure for older drivers with marginal impairments, State Driver licensing agencies may impose behavioral restrictions in lieu of suspension to preserve mobility.
Challenges for Older Drivers in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Settings — National (03/22/2018)
Source: Professional AssociationAlong with age-related factors, geographical settings-urban, suburban, and rural areas- also contribute to the difference in fatal crashes among older drivers.
Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/13/2018)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis report from TRIP, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that conducts technical research related to surface transportation, provides key data related to older driver safety and discusses strategies for improving safety.
Time-to-contact estimation errors among older drivers with useful field of view impairments — National (07/01/2016)
Source: ExpertThe objective of this study was to evaluate how UFOV impairments affect time-to-contact estimates in elderly drivers deciding when to make a left turn across oncoming traffic.
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.
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.
The History of Road Safety Research: A Quantitative Approach — National (07/14/2014)
Source: ExpertIn this paper we provide a global description in quantitative terms, of the developments in road safety research from the early 1900’s until 2010.
Driving Rehabilitation Programs for Older Drivers in the United States — National (06/27/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationThis study describes various options for driving rehabilitation programs offered in the United States.
Driving Rehabilitation Programs for Older Drivers in the United States — National (06/27/2014)
Source: ExpertThis study describes various options for driving rehabilitation programs offered in the United States.