Brief 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.
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Compendium of Traffic Safety Research Projects (1985-2013) — National (01/01/2014)
Source: US Department of TransportationTime to Hand Over the Keys? — National (12/31/2012)
Source: NewsThe National Safety Council created a .pdf of information for family members and loved ones of seniors regarding their driving ability.
Reasons Why Teenagers and Older People Are the Riskiest Drivers — National (10/01/2012)
Source: NewsConsumer Reports published an article on how teenagers and older people are the riskiest drivers on the road and also includes statistics on the crash rates for each age group.
Did You Know? Mature Driving Quiz — National (01/01/2012)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIn this video AAA offers a “Did You Know? Mature Driving Quiz.” William E. Van Tassel, Ph.D., Manager of Driver Training Programs at AAA gives several statements to quiz on your knowledge about driving.
Dementia & Driving Resource Center (A bump in the road) — National (08/16/2011)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center has information regarding seniors affected with dementia and Alzheimer’s and how to deal with their desire to drive.
Is It Time for Your Senior Driving Safety Course? — National (03/23/2011)
Source: Professional AssociationThe National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association website has information and links to various organizations that offer senior driving safety courses.
Seniors Driving Research by MIT AgeLab and The Hartford — National (06/30/2010)
Source: NewsNewscaster Conn Jackson speaks with MIT AgeLab’s Dr. Liza D’Ambrosio and The Hartford’s Jodi Olshevski about the latest research on senior driving.
The Long-Term Effect of ABS in Passenger Cars and LTVs — National (08/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on the long-term effect of ABS in passenger cars and LTVs.
The Effectiveness of Amber Rear Turn Signals for Reducing Rear Impacts — National (04/01/2009)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on the effectiveness of amber rear turn signals for reducing rear impacts.
The Relationship Between Self-Regulation and Driving-Related Abilities in Older Drivers: An Exploratory Study — National (07/07/2008)
Source: Professional AssociationThe objectives of this paper are to review the published research findings about the role of self-regulation in older driver safety.