An interdisciplinary research team has made a surprising discovery: Older, more mature motorists-who typically are better drivers in many circumstances-are much worse than their younger counterparts when texting while driving.
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Mature Motorists Worse at Texting and Driving, Study Shows — National (12/18/2014)
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Senior Citizens Back Tougher Rules for Older Drivers — National (12/04/2014)
Source: NewsThis article explains that contrary to popular belief, seniors actually want to see tougher rules in place for older drivers.
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Driving and Dementia: A Review of the Literature — National (12/01/2014)
Source: AssociationThis article reviews literature on seniors with dementia and their ability to drive.
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Profiles in Driver Distraction: Effects of Cell Phone Conversations on Younger and Older Drivers — National (12/01/2014)
Source: AssociationThis research examines the effects of hands-free cell phone usage on simulated driving technology.
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Trends in Older Driver Crash Involvement Rates and Survivability in the United States — National (11/01/2014)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe current study examined if trends in crash rates, crash involvements, and survivability persisted into more recent years.
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Road Diet Informational Guide — National (11/01/2014)
Source: US Department of TransportationBy converting four-lane roadways to 3 (1 lane in each direction, with a center 2-way turning lane), road diets assist older drivers by making left turns safer, and help older pedestrians by reducing the crossing distance of the road.
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International: Cognitive Screening Tools for Predicting Unsafe Driving Behavior Among Senior Drivers — National (10/17/2014)
Source: AssociationAs Canada’s elderly continue to represent the fastest-growing population in Canada, there has been an increasing need for effective and efficient screening tools for senior drivers.
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Yellow Lights Pose Particular Peril for Older Drivers — National (10/14/2014)
Source: AssociationA team of research studied various age groups and the timing of yellow lights to see its impact on safety at intersections.
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Red Flags for Medically At- Risk Drivers — National (07/29/2014)
Source: US Department of TransportationBefore the traffic stop look at the red flags for medically at-risk drivers to learn the best way to approach and handle the situation.
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Senior Drivers—and All Other Drivers—9 Tips for Summer Driving — National (07/15/2014)
Source: AssociationJulie Lee, Vice President and National Director of AARP Driver Safety, discusses nine important summer driving tips on this podcast.
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