Speeding increases crash risk and resulting injury severity. Older drivers are at increased risk of injury due to frailty, at increased risk of crashing due to slower reaction times compared to younger drivers.
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Exploration of Older Drivers’ Speeding Behavior — National (10/01/2016)
Source: ExpertDriving Simulator Training Is Associated with Reduced Inhibitory Workload in Older Drivers — National (07/04/2016)
Source: ExpertIn demanding cognitive tasks, older people mostly experience more problems than younger people, and their brain workload is higher.
Challenges of Older Drivers’ Adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles — National (06/21/2016)
Source: ExpertThe personal vehicle is increasingly the preferred mode of travel for aging adults. There are greater numbers of older drivers on the roads driving more miles than ever before.
Aging Drivers Can Present Some Behind-The-Wheel Safety Issues — National (04/01/2016)
Source: NewsAn aging population with a need for independence can be problematic when it comes to matters related to driving. Fatality rates for drivers begin to climb after age 65, studies show.
Driving Cessation and Health Outcomes in Older Adults — National (01/18/2016)
Source: ExpertStudy aims to determine what effect driving cessation may have on subsequent health and well-being in older adults.
Stressed Older Drivers Are Three Times More Likely To Brake Than Calm Drivers — National (09/05/2008)
Source: ExpertA new study examines how stress affects decision-making and finds that older adults alter their behavior more than young adults when under stress -- particularly in situations involving risk.
Factors Leading to Older Drivers’ Intersection Crashes — National (09/01/2008)
Source: Professional AssociationOlder drivers are overinvolved in intersection crashes compared with younger drivers, but the reasons are not clearly understood. The purpose of the present study was to identify the factors that lead to older drivers' intersection crashes.