Identifying and Referring Cognitively Impaired Drivers is an abbreviated version of the two-hour course, “Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety”.
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Identifying and Referring Cognitively Impaired Drivers (30 Minute Shift Change) — National (01/01/2017)
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Brain Training Tips for Smart Driving — District of Columbia (10/04/2016)
Source: AssociationA study funded by the National Institutes of Health recently found that adult drivers who had cognitive training for memory, reasoning or speed of processing had 50 percent fewer car crashes than those in the control group.
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Exploration of Older Drivers’ Speeding Behavior — National (10/01/2016)
Source: AssociationSpeeding 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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Driving Simulator Training Is Associated with Reduced Inhibitory Workload in Older Drivers — National (07/04/2016)
Source: AssociationIn demanding cognitive tasks, older people mostly experience more problems than younger people, and their brain workload is higher.
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Challenges of Older Drivers’ Adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles — National (06/21/2016)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe 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.
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Michigan Law Enforcement Aging Driver Roll Call Video — Michigan (06/13/2016)
Source: State Department of TransportationThis video provides law enforcement professionals with tips to help identify potential cognitive impairment and actions to take when there is a concern.
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Driving Task: How Older Drivers' On-Road Driving Performance Relates to Abilities, Perceptions, and Restrictions — National (06/01/2016)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis study examined a cohort of 227 older drivers and investigated the relationship between performance on the electronic Driver Observation Schedule (eDOS) driving task.
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Functional Changes and Driving Performance in Older Drivers: Assessment and Interventions — National (05/20/2016)
Source: AssociationWith the increasing aging of the population, the number of older drivers is rising. Driving is a significant factor for the quality of life and independence concerning social and working life.
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Functional Outcomes for Older Adults Injured in a Crash — National, Connecticut, Illinois (05/01/2016)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis report explores the health and quality-of-life impacts of crashes among older (65+) and middle-aged (40-55) occupants.
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The Older Driver with Cognitive Impairment: Perceptions of Driving Ability and Results of a Behind the Wheel Test — National (02/04/2016)
Source: AssociationOlder adult drivers with cognitive impairment pose a potential safety risk to themselves and others.