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DOSCI — National (08/01/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationCritical Older Driver Errors in a National Sample of Serious U.S. Crashes — National (07/01/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationA study was done to determine which senior driver errors caused the most prevalent serious crashes.
Health Care Provider Mobility Counseling Provision to Older Adults: A Rural/Urban Comparison — National (06/13/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationThe 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.
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.
There Are Big Negatives When Older People Stop Driving — National (03/04/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationConsumer Affairs reports that a University of Missouri researcher says the negative consequences of taking away a driver’s keys because of loss of mobility and individuality outweigh safety concerns of them staying on the road.
When Should Elderly Drivers Hang Up the Car Keys? — National (11/18/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationKiplinger gives information on how to approach a senior family member regarding their driving ability and safety behind the wheel.
Road Test and Naturalistic Driving Performance in Healthy and Cognitively Impaired Older Adults: Does Environment Matter? — National (10/30/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationTo relate the standardized road test to video recordings of naturalistic driving in older adults with a range of cognitive impairment.
Older Pedestrians at Risk – And How States Can Make it Safer and Easier for Older Residents to Walk — National (08/01/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationNew York, New York and Connecticut give statistics on Tri-State Pedestrian Fatalities from 2008-2010 and give information on the most dangerous places and counties for older pedestrians to walk.
Old and on the Road: Can We Train Elderly Drivers To Be Safer? — National (02/13/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationThis post reports that University of Massachusetts psychological scientist, Alexander Pollatsek found in his research of older drivers that many of their mistakes behind the wheel come from old driving habits.
Has the Time Come for an Older Driver Vehicle? — National (02/02/2012)
Source: Professional AssociationThis paper questions if it’s time for vehicles to be designed to suit the needs of an older population.