Even healthy adults with a safe driving record tend to make more driving errors as they age, including potentially dangerous mistakes, such as failing to check blind spots, according to a new study.
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Driving Errors Increase with Age Among Older Drivers: Blind-spot Errors Most Common Mistake — National (06/22/2011)
Source: NewsCognitive Training Decreases Motor Vehicle Collision Involvement of Older Drivers — Alabama (11/04/2010)
Source: Professional AssociationThis study was done to test cognitive training and motor vehicle collision in senior drivers.
Seniors Driving Research by MIT AgeLab and The Hartford — National (06/30/2010)
Source: NewsNewscaster Conn Jackson speaks with MIT AgeLab’s Dr. Liza D’Ambrosio and The Hartford’s Jodi Olshevski about the latest research on senior driving.
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.
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.
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.
Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices) — National (06/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA's publication "Driving Transitions Education (Tools, Scripts, And Practices)"
The Effectiveness of Amber Rear Turn Signals for Reducing Rear Impacts — National (04/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on the effectiveness of amber rear turn signals for reducing rear impacts.
Stressed Older Drivers Are Three Times More Likely To Brake Than Calm Drivers — National (09/05/2008)
Source: ExpertA new study examines how stress affects decision-making and finds that older adults alter their behavior more than young adults when under stress -- particularly in situations involving risk.