Edmunds.com gives information on its website on how to determine a senior’s driving ability.
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Assessing Elderly Drivers: Ability Means More Than Age — National (04/08/2015)
Source: For Profit OrganizationHow to Drive With Physical Disability — National (03/04/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationA physical disability may affect the function of a person's body, but it should never affect person independence. Driving is a skill that promotes freedom and can be adapted so almost anyone with a physical disability can be mobile.
There Are Big Negatives When Older People Stop Driving — National (03/04/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationConsumer Affairs reports that a University of Missouri researcher says the negative consequences of taking away a driver’s keys because of loss of mobility and individuality outweigh safety concerns of them staying on the road.
Unexpected Outcomes for Elderly Couples Who Stop Driving — National (02/24/2015)
Source: NewsEven if just one member of a couple stops driving, negative consequences result for both the driver and non-driver, a study concludes.
Mature Motorists Worse at Texting and Driving, Study Shows — National (12/18/2014)
Source: NewsAn interdisciplinary research team has made a surprising discovery: Older, more mature motorists-who typically are better drivers in many circumstances-are much worse than their younger counterparts when texting while driving.
Driving 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.
Trends in Older Driver Crash Involvement Rates and Survivability in the United States — National (11/01/2014)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe current study examined if trends in crash rates, crash involvements, and survivability persisted into more recent years.
International: Cognitive Screening Tools for Predicting Unsafe Driving Behavior Among Senior Drivers — National (10/17/2014)
Source: ExpertAs Canada’s elderly continue to represent the fastest-growing population in Canada, there has been an increasing need for effective and efficient screening tools for senior drivers.
Yellow Lights Pose Particular Peril for Older Drivers — National (10/14/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationA team of research studied various age groups and the timing of yellow lights to see its impact on safety at intersections.