This research is of interest to older adults, their families, and those who provide health and social services because older adults outlive their decision to stop driving by about 10 years.
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Older Adults and Perceptions in Self-Driving, Ride-Hailing Services — National (07/26/2021)
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Pioneering Women in Road Safety — National (03/16/2021)
Source: NewsWomen’s role in the automotive industry is often overlooked by figures such as Henry Ford or Walter P. Chrysler. But many features in our cars that we enjoy today were invented by women.
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Keeping Your Mobility With CarFit — National (02/11/2021)
Source: NewsCarfit is an educational program that provides information explaining a range of vehicle safety features and offers guidance on how to adjust those features to optimize the benefit of individual body size and stature.
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Give The Gift of Safety — National (12/29/2020)
Source: NewsChanging one's driving habits can be difficult, but you as a loved one of an older driver, can have a major impact on their safety on the road.
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How will older adults use automated vehicles? Assessing the role of AVs in overcoming perceived mobility barriers — National (03/01/2020)
Source: AssociationThis study explores the mobility needs of older adults. Access to automated vehicles increases flexibility Travelling together with friends is an important factor for AV adoption. AV ambassadors can influence how groups intend to use
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Traffic Tech: Technology Transfer Series — National (04/01/2017)
Source: US Department of TransportationAs the driving population continues to age, medical conditions and associated impairments affecting driving abilities will become more prevalent, and State driver licensing agencies are likely to see driver medical reviews.
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Fit for the Road: Older Drivers’ Crash Rates Continue to Drop — National (02/20/2014)
Source: AssociationThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that older drivers were less likely to be involved in car crashes than prior generations and that they’re also less likely to be killed or injured in a car accident.
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Has the Time Come for an Older Driver Vehicle? — National (02/02/2012)
Source: AssociationThis paper questions if it’s time for vehicles to be designed to suit the needs of an older population.
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Driving Simulators Help Older Adults Improve Their Road Skills — National (01/14/2011)
Source: AssociationOlder drivers could benefit from training programs that put them behind the wheel -- in a driving simulator, with an observer who helps them develop their skills, according to a new article.
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Effectiveness of Pretensioners And Load Limiters for Enhancing Fatality Reduction By Seat Belts — National (11/01/2000)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Technical Report Documentation on the effectiveness of pretensioners and load limiters for enhancing fatality reduction by seat belts.
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