The personal vehicle is increasingly the preferred mode of travel for aging adults. There are greater numbers of older drivers on the roads driving more miles than ever before.
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Challenges of Older Drivers’ Adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles — National (06/21/2016)
Source: ExpertFunctional Changes and Driving Performance in Older Drivers: Assessment and Interventions — National (05/20/2016)
Source: ExpertWith the increasing aging of the population, the number of older drivers is rising. Driving is a significant factor for the quality of life and independence concerning social and working life.
Functional Outcomes for Older Adults Injured in a Crash — National (05/01/2016)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis report explores the health and quality-of-life impacts of crashes among older (65+) and middle-aged (40-55) occupants.
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.
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.
Seniors’ and Physicians’ Attitudes Toward Using Driving Simulators in Clinical Settings — National (04/22/2014)
Source: ExpertThis paper weighs whether potential clients and physicians would use driving simulators in order to assess a driver’s safety knowledge behind the wheel.
Driver Safety for Older Adults: What Families Need to Know — California (02/12/2014)
Source: ExpertUCLA’s Longevity Center held a community meeting on January 16, 2014 to discuss Driver Safety for Older Adults.
Compendium of Traffic Safety Research Projects (1985-2013) — National (01/01/2014)
Source: US Department of TransportationBrief summaries of research on alcohol-involved driving, drug-involved driving, occupant protection (e.g., seat belts, and child safety seats), speed and other unsafe driving behaviors.
How to Understand and Influence an Older Driver — National (07/01/2013)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA offers an e-booklet on how to understand and the influence of older drivers on its website.