This paper shows the results of a statewide telephone conducted in Michigan of drivers and former drivers ages 65 and older on their transportation mode choices and whether they planned for when they could no longer drive.
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Driving and Alternatives: Older Drivers in Michigan — Michigan (01/01/2003)
Source: Professional AssociationEvaluating the Impact of Passengers on the Safety of Older Drivers — Kentucky (01/01/2003)
Source: Professional AssociationOverall, the presence of two or more passengers was found to negatively impact the probability that drivers 75 years of age or older were at fault in crashes.
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.
Confidence In, and Self-rating Of, Driving Ability Among Older Drivers — Connecticut (05/01/1998)
Source: ExpertActive drivers in a representative cohort of older individuals age 77 years and older in New Haven, Connecticut were interviewed.
Illinois: Impact from Changes in IL Drivers License Renewal Requirements for Older Drivers — Illinois (01/01/1998)
Source: ExpertThis report shows the impact in Illinois when the driver's license renewal length shortened from 4 to 2 years for those ages 81-86 and 1 year for those ages 87 and up.
Cognitive-Motor Abilities of the Elderly Driver — National (02/01/1992)
Source: ExpertThis article reviews information the effects of old age on motor abilities as it relates to driving behavior.
Recent Changes in Driving Among Older Adults — National (10/01/1991)
Source: ExpertAn examination of drivers aged at least 65 years between the years 1980 and 1989.
Differences in Accident Characteristics Among Elderly Drivers and Between Elderly and Middle-aged Drivers — National (10/01/1990)
Source: For Profit OrganizationA total of 5,853 elderly drivers, aged 55 and over, and 8,210 middle-aged drivers 36–50 years old, all of whom were involved in accidents during 1986, were compared using discriminant function and univariate techniques.
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.
A Proclamation on Older Americans Month, 2023 — National
Source: NewsWhite House Proclamation Older Americans are the pillars of our community, and we owe it to them to value their wisdom, celebrate their contributions, and champion their well-being.