In seeming contrast to the notion that the elderly often have memory problems, a new study finds driver retraining to be an effective strategy for improving the safe-driving habits of older drivers over the long term.
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Drivers Education for Older Drivers Remains for 2 Years, Researcher Finds — National (04/26/2013)
Source: NewsIdentifying and Remediating Failures of Selective Attention in Older Drivers — National (02/02/2012)
Source: ExpertOlder drivers are primarily overinvolved in crashes at intersections, and failure to attend to regions that contain relevant information about potential hazards is a major contributor to this problem.
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.
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.
Harnessing New Technology To Keep Older People Behind The Wheel For Longer — National (09/20/2008)
Source: NewsA new study has highlighted the key role technology could play in extending the age at which people can drive safely on our roads.
Evaluation of Two Assessment Tools in Predicting Driving Ability of Senior Drivers — National (03/01/2007)
Source: ExpertTo evaluate Motor Free Visual Perceptual Test (MVPT) and Clock Drawing Task (clock test) as quick assessment tools in predicting driving capability of senior drivers for an on-road driving test.
Determining Older Driver Crash Responsibility from Police and Insurance Data — National (08/08/2005)
Source: ExpertThis study aims to determine the extent to which older drivers can be considered responsible for their crashes.
Older Driver Safety: A Report from the Older Drivers Project — National (12/03/2003)
Source: ExpertThis report was created out of the growing public concern regarding senior drivers and their crash rates.