This paper identifies two off-road screening tests that have been assessed in their usefulness in a senior driver licensing context.
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Usefulness of Off-Road Screening Tests to Licensing Authorities When Assessing Older Driver Fitness to Drive — National (06/11/2007)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTransportation in an Aging Society — National (04/01/2007)
Source: ExpertThis Transportation Research Board of the National Academies document covers mobility of the elderly: Good News and Bad News, safety of older persons in traffic, adaptive strategies of older drivers.
Older Driver Safety – Knowledge Sharing Should Help States Prepare for Increase in Older Driver Population — National (04/01/2007)
Source: Expert(GAO) did a study on older driver safety because of the increasing concern of older adults driving while representing the fastest growing U.S. population segment.
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.
Effectiveness of Pretensioners And Load Limiters for Enhancing Fatality Reduction By Seat Belts — National (11/01/2000)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report Documentation on the effectiveness of pretensioners and load limiters for enhancing fatality reduction by seat belts.
Consequences of Driving Cessation Decreased Out-of-Home Activity Levels — Connecticut (11/01/2000)
Source: Professional AssociationThis study shows how out-of-home activity decreased in seniors once they stopped driving.
Massachusetts: Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets in Boston — Massachusetts (08/01/2000)
Source: Local ProgramThe city of Boston published its plan to improve pedestrian safety in residential areas.
Driving Decisions Workbook — National (01/01/2000)
Source: UniversityThe Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute to assist drivers in understanding age-related changes that can affect your ability to drive safely.
The Older Adult Driver — National (01/01/2000)
Source: ExpertKnowing a senior driver’s driving history, medication, possible medical and physiological issues are all topics that are covered, as well as, additional measures that should be taken to prevent injury while driving.