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 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.
The History of Road Safety Research: A Quantitative Approach — National (07/14/2014)
Source: ExpertIn this paper we provide a global description in quantitative terms, of the developments in road safety research from the early 1900’s until 2010.
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.
NCHRP Vol. 9 Report 500 — National (04/08/2009)
Source: ExpertThis report of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program/Transportation Research Board provides a comprehensive guide to reducing crashes involving older drivers, and details effective engineering solutions and relative costs.
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.
Tinted Windshield and Its Effects on Aging Drivers’ Visual Acuity and Glare Response — National (08/01/2007)
Source: ExpertThe objective of this study was to assess whether alternating different tinted windshields would affect aging drivers’ visual acuity and glare response.
Usefulness of Off-Road Screening Tests to Licensing Authorities When Assessing Older Driver Fitness to Drive — National (06/11/2007)
Source: ExpertThis paper identifies two off-road screening tests that have been assessed in their usefulness in a senior driver licensing context.
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.