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  1. Impact of an Educational Program on the Safety of High-risk Older Drivers — National (04/01/2004)

    Source: Professional Association

    This study was done to determine if an individualized educational program to enhance driver safety skills would reduce the crash rate risk in senior drivers.

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  2. Pedestrian Signal Safety for Older Persons — National (06/01/2003)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety studied the walking speed of older pedestrians, and suggested ways to improve signal timing to improve safety while not increasing congestion.

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  3. A Pocket Guide to Improve Traffic Control and Mobility for Our Older Population — National (01/01/2003)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This pocket guide helps transportation professionals consider the needs of an aging population and covers three key areas -- intersections/interchanges, curves, and temporary traffic control situations (e.g., workzones).

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  4. The SIMARD Screening Tool to Identify Unfit Drivers. Are We There Now? — National (03/15/2001)

    Source: Expert

    Dobbs and Schopflocher published an article in which they introduced a tool to identify people who are unfit to drive because of cognitive impairment.

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  5. Effectiveness of Pretensioners And Load Limiters for Enhancing Fatality Reduction By Seat Belts — National (11/01/2000)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA’s Technical Report Documentation on the effectiveness of pretensioners and load limiters for enhancing fatality reduction by seat belts.

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  6. Characteristics of Traffic Crashes Among Young, Middle-aged, and Older Drivers — National (05/01/1999)

    Source: Expert

    This is a study of the varying characteristics of car crashes among young, middle-aged and older drivers.

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  7. Driving Cessation and Changes in Mileage Driven Among Elderly Individuals — National (09/01/1998)

    Source: Expert

    This is a study of driving cessation among seniors and the changes in mileage driven among the elderly.

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  8. Psychoactive Medications and Injurious Motor Vehicle Collisions Involving Older Drivers — National (11/01/1994)

    Source: Expert

    Older drivers have the second highest risk for motor vehicle collisions of any age group, after adolescents. Psychoactive medications may place older drivers at increased risk for injurious motor vehicle collisions.

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  9. Cognitive-Motor Abilities of the Elderly Driver — National (02/01/1992)

    Source: Expert

    This article reviews information the effects of old age on motor abilities as it relates to driving behavior.

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  10. Vision, Aging, and Driving: The Problems of Older Drivers — National (01/01/1992)

    Source: Expert

    This research was done on adults ages 22-92 years old in regard to their visual difficulties when driving and performing everyday tasks

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