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Non-Illness-Related Factors Contributing to Traffic Safety in Older Drivers: A Literature Review.
- Source :
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Experimental Aging Research . May/Jun2015, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p325-360. 36p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Background/Study Context: Older drivers are at increased risk of becoming involved in car crashes. Contrary to well-studied illness-related factors contributing to crash risk, the non-illness-related factors that can influence safety of older drivers are underresearched. Methods: Here, the authors review the literature on non-illness-related factors influencing driving in people over age 60. We identified six safety-relevant factors: road infrastructure, vehicle characteristics, traffic-related knowledge, accuracy of self-awareness, personality traits, and self-restricted driving. Results: The literature suggests that vehicle preference, the quality of traffic-related knowledge, the location and time of traffic exposure, and personality traits should all be taken into account when assessing fitness-to-drive in older drivers. Studies indicate that self-rating of driving skills does not reliably predict fitness-to-drive. Conclusions: Most factors discussed are adaptable or accessible to training and collectively may have the potential to increase traffic safety for older drivers and other road users. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0361073X
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Experimental Aging Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 102704180
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0361073X.2015.1021650