Carfit is a free educational program developed in collaboration with AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association that promotes safe driving and mobility among older drivers.
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Could CarFit Be a Good Fit For You? — National (03/19/2018)
Source: ExpertDriving Simulator Training Is Associated with Reduced Inhibitory Workload in Older Drivers — National (07/04/2016)
Source: ExpertIn demanding cognitive tasks, older people mostly experience more problems than younger people, and their brain workload is higher.
Time-to-contact estimation errors among older drivers with useful field of view impairments — National (07/01/2016)
Source: ExpertThe objective of this study was to evaluate how UFOV impairments affect time-to-contact estimates in elderly drivers deciding when to make a left turn across oncoming traffic.
Can You Lengthen Your Life? — National (06/01/2016)
Source: ExpertResearchers Explore How To Stay Healthy Longer.
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities — Pennsylvania (11/10/2015)
Source: Local ProgramA blog for Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities.
Does Attention Capacity Moderate the Effect of Driver Distraction in Older Drivers? — National (04/01/2015)
Source: ExpertWith age, a decline in attention capacity may occur and this may impact driving performance especially while distracted.
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.
Seniors’ and Physicians’ Attitudes Toward Using Driving Simulators in Clinical Settings — National (04/22/2014)
Source: ExpertThis paper weighs whether potential clients and physicians would use driving simulators in order to assess a driver’s safety knowledge behind the wheel.
Illinois: City of Chicago 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis – Summary Report — Illinois (12/01/2011)
Source: Local ProgramThe city of Chicago published its 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis Summary Report which includes information on pedestrian activity and efforts to improve safety on its streets.