Older adult drivers with cognitive impairment pose a potential safety risk to themselves and others.
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The Older Driver with Cognitive Impairment: Perceptions of Driving Ability and Results of a Behind the Wheel Test — National (02/04/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationDriver Orientation Screen for Cognitive Impairment — National (01/01/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationDOSCI Tool short training video.
Self-Regulation of Driving by Older Adults: A LongROAD Study — National (12/05/2015)
Source: ExpertFindings from this report originate from an extensive synthesis of the literature on self-regulation of driving among older adults. The synthesis builds on earlier reviews of the literature by the authors, and extends literature findings on specific aspects self-regulation.
Wheelchair to Car Transfer — National (08/11/2015)
Source: UniversityThis video demonstrates a one-person assist transfer from wheelchair to car for a wheelchair user who can do a mod assist stand-pivot transfer.
DOSCI — National (08/01/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationThe printable card for your officer ticket book can be found here
Critical Older Driver Errors in a National Sample of Serious U.S. Crashes — National (07/01/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationA study was done to determine which senior driver errors caused the most prevalent serious crashes.
Lives Saved by Vehicle Safety Technologies — National (01/01/2015)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report on the lives saved by vehicle safety technologies and associated federal motor vehicle safety standards from 1960 to 2012.
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.
Development of Safe-driving-system Features for Elderly Drivers — National (07/04/2014)
Source: Professional AssociationThis paper is a result of research done on existing vehicle systems that are in place promote safe driving.