To determine the association between passenger presence and risk of fatal crash involvement in relation to driver and passenger age and gender, focusing especially on drivers ages 65 and older.
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Effect of Passenger Presence on Older Drivers’ Risk of Fatal Crash Involvement — National (03/28/2014)
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Study: Aging Drivers Crash Less Often Than Earlier Generations — National (02/20/2014)
Source: NewsThis article reports on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s findings that drivers aged 70 and older are less likely to be involved in crashes than previous generations.
Many Older Floridians Have No Backup Plan After Hanging Up Their Keys — Florida (12/02/2011)
Source: NewsFlorida is home to one of the highest percentages of residents ages 65 and older in the USA, but very few of them have through ahead to a time when they will no longer be able to drive a vehicle safely.
Helping Eye Care Providers Better Assess Driving in Older Adults — National (08/23/2011)
Source: NewsDrivers over age 65 are the fastest-growing segment of the driving population, and their eye care providers are playing an increasingly important role in assessing their ability to drive safely.
Driving Errors Increase with Age Among Older Drivers: Blind-spot Errors Most Common Mistake — National (06/22/2011)
Source: NewsEven healthy adults with a safe driving record tend to make more driving errors as they age, including potentially dangerous mistakes, such as failing to check blind spots, according to a new study.
Elderly Drivers Support Competency Tests — National (05/28/2011)
Source: NewsResearchers studying driving habits and accident rates among the elderly found that a majority support age-based competency tests.
Driving Simulators Help Older Adults Improve Their Road Skills — National (01/14/2011)
Source: NewsOlder drivers could benefit from training programs that put them behind the wheel -- in a driving simulator, with an observer who helps them develop their skills, according to a new article.