A Structural Equation Model of Older Adults’ Driving Exposure and Avoidance Using Objective Driving Records

Abstract

Older adults tend to self-restrict their driving habits by driving less frequently and shorter distance, or avoiding driving in difficult situations, such as night time, bad weather, unfamiliar areas, or heavy traffic/rush hour, thus hindering mobility which is important for their well-being (e.g., Charlton et al., 2006). Research has revealed several dominating factors associated with self-restricted driving, including age, gender, living status, health, vision, physical and cognitive abilities (e.g.,