This study was conducted to better understand the characteristics of crashes involving senior drivers 65 and older.
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Collisions Involving Senior Drivers: High-risk Conditions and Locations — National (07/01/2006)
Source: Professional AssociationOlder Adult Drivers with Cognitive Impairment — National (03/15/2006)
Source: Professional AssociationThis article is about the likelihood of family physicians becoming more involved in driving retirement discussions with patients affected by cognitive impairment.
The Older Driver with Dementia: An Updated Literature Review — National (12/31/2005)
Source: ExpertThis paper addresses the issue and limits of senior drivers with dementia.
Characteristics of Traffic Crashes Among Young, Middle-aged, and Older Drivers — National (05/01/1999)
Source: ExpertThis is a study of the varying characteristics of car crashes among young, middle-aged and older drivers.
Driving Cessation and Changes in Mileage Driven Among Elderly Individuals — National (09/01/1998)
Source: ExpertThis is a study of driving cessation among seniors and the changes in mileage driven among the elderly.
Psychoactive Medications and Injurious Motor Vehicle Collisions Involving Older Drivers — National (11/01/1994)
Source: ExpertOlder drivers have the second highest risk for motor vehicle collisions of any age group, after adolescents. Psychoactive medications may place older drivers at increased risk for injurious motor vehicle collisions.
Vision, Aging, and Driving: The Problems of Older Drivers — National (01/01/1992)
Source: ExpertThis research was done on adults ages 22-92 years old in regard to their visual difficulties when driving and performing everyday tasks
Visual Requirements for Safety and Mobility of Older Drivers — National (10/01/1991)
Source: ExpertThis paper was done to assess visual deterioration with aging and how to deal with issues in visual functions and driving.
Cardiovascular Disease, Aging and Traffic Accidents — California (08/01/1967)
Source: ExpertMean individual traffic accident and violation rates were compared for 267 “healthy” drivers and 82 senile persons.
Planning for Driving Retirement: — National
Source: ExpertThis study assessed whether driving stress, enjoyment, confidence concerning driving events and assessment of driving alternatives influence planning.