Identifying and Referring Cognitively Impaired Drivers is an abbreviated version of the two-hour course, “Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety”.
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Identifying and Referring Cognitively Impaired Drivers (30 Minute Shift Change) — National (01/01/2017)
Source: Local ProgramExploration of Older Drivers’ Speeding Behavior — National (10/01/2016)
Source: ExpertSpeeding increases crash risk and resulting injury severity. Older drivers are at increased risk of injury due to frailty, at increased risk of crashing due to slower reaction times compared to younger drivers.
Art of Aging: Senior Drivers — Pennsylvania (08/25/2016)
Source: NewsResearch from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that older drivers are among the safest. But eventually, we all retire from the road.
Driving Simulator Training Is Associated with Reduced Inhibitory Workload in Older Drivers — National (07/04/2016)
Source: ExpertIn demanding cognitive tasks, older people mostly experience more problems than younger people, and their brain workload is higher.
Challenges of Older Drivers’ Adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles — National (06/21/2016)
Source: ExpertThe personal vehicle is increasingly the preferred mode of travel for aging adults. There are greater numbers of older drivers on the roads driving more miles than ever before.
Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Are About to Be Everywhere — District of Columbia (05/01/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationNHTSA predicts that most automakers’ acceptance of the challenge will make AEB standard on new cars three years faster than could be achieved through the formal regulatory process. And the feature could be arriving sooner than 2022.
Colorado: Pitkin County Senior Services Offers Volunteer Driving Program — Colorado (05/01/2016)
Source: NewsPitkin County Senior Services gives seniors hope with volunteer driving program.
Aging Drivers Can Present Some Behind-The-Wheel Safety Issues — National (04/01/2016)
Source: NewsAn aging population with a need for independence can be problematic when it comes to matters related to driving. Fatality rates for drivers begin to climb after age 65, studies show.
Driving Cessation and Health Outcomes in Older Adults — National (01/18/2016)
Source: ExpertStudy aims to determine what effect driving cessation may have on subsequent health and well-being in older adults.
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.