To estimate safety effects of compensatory changes in the driving behavior of older drivers (age 65+), their fatal accidents were compared with those of young and middle-aged drivers (26-40 years) in different situations.
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Compensation in Older Drivers as Reflected in Their Fatal Accidents — National (02/01/1994)
Source: ExpertCognitive-Motor Abilities of the Elderly Driver — National (02/01/1992)
Source: ExpertThis article reviews information the effects of old age on motor abilities as it relates to driving behavior.
Vision, Aging, and Driving: The Problems of Older Drivers — National (01/01/1992)
Source: ExpertThis research was done on adults ages 22-92 years old in regard to their visual difficulties when driving and performing everyday tasks
Visual Requirements for Safety and Mobility of Older Drivers — National (10/01/1991)
Source: ExpertThis paper was done to assess visual deterioration with aging and how to deal with issues in visual functions and driving.
Recent Changes in Driving Among Older Adults — National (10/01/1991)
Source: ExpertAn examination of drivers aged at least 65 years between the years 1980 and 1989.
Cardiovascular Disease, Aging and Traffic Accidents — California (08/01/1967)
Source: ExpertMean individual traffic accident and violation rates were compared for 267 “healthy” drivers and 82 senile persons.
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix — National
Source: ExpertYou can go over this article to see how prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications affect patients driving ability.
Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home — National
Source: ExpertPlanning ahead is hard because you never know how your needs might change. The NIH wrote an article about how to age in place.
Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence — National
Source: ExpertDriving is the most complex activity of daily living performed every day. MS can affect the ability to perform activities of daily living.
Bicycle safety for older adults — National
Source: ExpertSome people even use their bicycles to commute to work, go to the grocery store, or visit friends and family. When you’re out and about on your bike, it’s essential to know how to be safe.