Older drivers risks and countermeasures : Source book Elliot, David ; Elliot, Barry ; Lysaght, Alexandra
Publication details: Canberra Australian Department of Transport, 1995; Federal Office of Road Safety. CR 163, Description: 164 s. + bilSubject(s): Bibl.nr: VTI P0643:163 VTI 2002.0734:1Location: Abstract: This report describes the results of a research project undertaken to investigate older driver risks and countermeasures. The literature on crash involvement of older drivers has been reviewed, crash statistics from the Federal Office of Road Safety database and elsewhere have been analysed, and qualitative research has been carried out with older drivers themselves as well as other relevant stakeholders. The report discusses the physical changes relating to aging and how this affects driving skills, including the type of crashes that old people are involved in. A number of countermeasures that may help reduce older driver crashes are canvassed, as well as communication strategies appropriate to this group.| Cover image | Item type | Current library | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Vol info | URL | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | Item hold queue priority | Course reserves | |
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This report describes the results of a research project undertaken to investigate older driver risks and countermeasures. The literature on crash involvement of older drivers has been reviewed, crash statistics from the Federal Office of Road Safety database and elsewhere have been analysed, and qualitative research has been carried out with older drivers themselves as well as other relevant stakeholders. The report discusses the physical changes relating to aging and how this affects driving skills, including the type of crashes that old people are involved in. A number of countermeasures that may help reduce older driver crashes are canvassed, as well as communication strategies appropriate to this group.