This Traffic Tech Briefly summarizes two larger NHTSA reports about studies to explore the relationships between older adults' physical fitness, as measured by functional ability and activity levels, and their driving performance.
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Older Driver Physical Fitness [Traffic Tech] — National (05/01/2021)
Source: For Profit OrganizationIdentifying Policy Approaches to Extending the Safe Mobility of Older Adults — National (01/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationResearch that examines effective policies and practices in driver licensing of older and medically at-risk drivers.
ChORUS Older Driver Transportation Planning Tool — National (10/09/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationThe ChORUS Older Driver Transportation Planning Tool guides you through the steps of developing your transportation plan.
ChORUS Sample Event Evaluation Form — National (10/02/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationSample evaluation form for events related to older driver safety.
Disability Impacts All of Us — National (09/02/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe CDC created an infographic for how disability impacts all our lives as we age.
Florida: Aging Road User Data — Florida (05/27/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationEvery year, the Coalition selects priority counties using a 3-year average of the rate of crashes involving individuals aged 65+, compared to the population of 65+ in both urban and rural counties.
Vehicle Technology Preferences Among Mature Drivers — National (03/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationThe Hartford and the MIT AgeLab surveyed drivers age 50 and older about vehicle safety technologies, car buying and driving behavior, and self-driving cars.
How will older adults use automated vehicles? Assessing the role of AVs in overcoming perceived mobility barriers — National (03/01/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis study explores the mobility needs of older adults. Access to automated vehicles increases flexibility Travelling together with friends is an important factor for AV adoption. AV ambassadors can influence how groups intend to use
Traffic Safety and Older Drivers — National (03/01/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationThis article talks about age related changes and impact on driving safety, cognition and reaction times, visual impairment, injuries and prevention.
Gap Exists Between Seniors’ Opinion of Driving Ability and Performance — National (05/29/2019)
Source: Professional AssociationThe majority of older adults rate themselves as excellent drivers though one in four had a wreck in the previous five years.