With age, a decline in attention capacity may occur and this may impact driving performance especially while distracted.
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Does Attention Capacity Moderate the Effect of Driver Distraction in Older Drivers? — National (04/01/2015)
Source: ExpertDriving 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.
Disease-, Age-related Effects of HIV May Impact Driving Abilities of Middle-aged and Older Adults — Alabama (04/02/2014)
Source: NewsNearly half of people living with HIV experience cognitive deficits that may impact instrumental activities of daily living, including driving, according research.
Alzheimer’s Society Podcast April 2014 - Dementia and Driving — National (04/01/2014)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Alzheimer’s Society produced a podcast to discuss the affects of dementia on a senior’s ability to drive.
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.
Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving — National (09/03/2013)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAARP gives examples of how you can tell if an older driver is unsafe on the road.
Driver Fitness Medical Guidelines — National (09/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe National Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides a driver fitness medical guideline booklet on its website.
Do Older Drivers At-Risk for Crashes Modify Their Driving Over Time? — National (02/04/2009)
Source: ExpertRestricted driving was present at baseline for the at-risk group and was observed in longitudinal trajectories that controlled for baseline differences.
Compensation in Older Drivers as Reflected in Their Fatal Accidents — National (02/01/1994)
Source: ExpertTo estimate safety effects of compensatory changes in the driving behavior of older drivers (age 65+), their fatal accidents were compared with those of young and middle-aged drivers (26-40 years) in different situations.
Driving concerns among older adults: Associations with driving skill, behaviors, and experiences — National
Source: ExpertThe purpose of this investigation was to determine what older adults find most concerning about driving as they age and how these concerns are related to driving skills, behaviors, and experiences.