Older Drivers and New In-Vehicle Technologies: Adaptation and Long-Term Effects

Simões, Anabela; Pereira, Marta Cristiane Alves

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-02806-9_64

Cited by 12 publications

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“…In-vehicle information system (IVIS) technologies are designed to provide a driver with information that he or she can use to make better driving decisions (Simões & Pereira 2009). Generally this information is not intended for the second-by-second operation of the vehicle but rather for improving strategic driving decisions over a longer time-frame, such as deciding where to make a turn or preparing for upcoming traffic congestion.…”

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Use, perceptions, and benefits of automotive technologies among aging drivers

et al. 2016

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Advanced in-vehicle technologies have been proposed as a potential way to keep older adults driving for as long as they can safely do so, by taking into account the common declines in functional abilities experienced by older adults. The purpose of this report was to synthesize the knowledge about older drivers and advanced in-vehicle technologies, focusing on three areas: use (how older drivers use these technologies), perception (what they think about the technologies), and outcomes (the safety and/or comfort benefits of the technologies). Twelve technologies were selected for review and grouped into three categories: crash avoidance systems (lane departure warning, curve speed warning, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, parking assistance); in-vehicle information systems (navigation assistance, intelligent speed adaptation); and other systems (adaptive cruise control, automatic crash notification, night vision enhancement, adaptive headlight, voice activated control). A comprehensive and systematic search was conducted for each technology to collect related publications. 271 articles were included into the final review. Research findings for each of the 12 technologies are synthesized in relation to how older adults use and think about the technologies as well as potential benefits. These results are presented separately for each technology. Can advanced in-vehicle technologies help extend the period over which an older adult can drive safely? This report answers this question with an optimistic “yes.” Some of the technologies reviewed in this report have been shown to help older drivers avoid crashes, improve the ease and comfort of driving, and travel to places and at times that they might normally avoid.

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“…A bad conception of a driving assistance system leads to the perception of the complexity of the driving task and a higher risk of accidents [6]. Furthermore, a bad conception induces more inconvenience for older drivers, whereas the system's role is to encourage mobility and security of the driver who uses it [6,7]. User tests allow to assess a system and to verify its credibility [8].…”

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Designing a Navigation System for Older Adults: A Case Study Under Real Road Condition

Ruer

Brun

Vallerand

et al. 2019

How AI Impacts Urban Living and Public Health

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Recent research allows envisioning what kind of sensory devices could be used for drivers' navigation in the future, particularly for older adults. Population all around the world is aging, older adults will be more on the road. In this paper, we present a contact-less navigation system dedicated to this category of people based on a mobile head-up display. The aim of this system is to preserve their mobility in order to promote their autonomy and daily social activities. To do so, we interviewed older drivers to design a driving assistance system and we assessed the system under real road conditions (N = 34) with measurement of older drivers' mental workload and the adequacy of users' expectations. We emphasize the need to combine both measures of mental workload. The contribution aims at providing a richer understanding of how older people experience navigation technologies and to discuss the design recommendations of digital devices for older people.

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“…While an exhaustive inventory of these systems was not possible for this paper, we have focussed our review on those that are well established. Here we classify these technologies into two categories [97]: advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and invehicle information systems (IVIS).…”

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“…IVIS: IVIS technologies provide the driver with information and allow communication from and to the driver [97]. Generally this information is not critical for the moment-to-moment control of the vehicle but is useful for making strategic driving decisions, such as deciding where to make a turn.…”

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Has the Time Come for Older Driver Vehicle?

Eby¹,

Molnar²

2013

J Ergonomics

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The populations of many nations and, indeed, the entire world are growing older. As people age, they are more likely to experience medical conditions and take medications that can make operating a personal automobile more difficult. Once driving abilities begin to decline, older adults are often faced with decreased ability to travel to the places that they both want and need to go, due largely to the lack of non-driving options needed for personal mobility. Thus, due to the preference for and pervasiveness of the personal automobile for satisfying mobility needs, there is a global need to keep older adults driving for as long as they can safely do so. In this synthesis of the literature we explored the question: Has the time come for an older driver vehicle? Great gains in safe mobility for older adults could be made by designing automobiles that take into account, and help overcome, some of the deficits in abilities common in older people. This review provides a background and rationale for an older driver vehicle, including discussions of relevant trends, age-related declines in functional abilities, and the adverse consequences of decreased mobility; discusses research and issues related to vehicle design and advanced technology; explores crashworthiness issues and the unique requirements for older adults; and discusses issues related to marketing a vehicle that has been designed for older drivers. Has the time come for an older driver vehicle? We answer this question with a qualified "yes." There is a global opportunity to improve the safety, mobility, and quality of life of older adults by designing vehicles and technologies that help overcome common age-related deficits. The marketing of these vehicles to older consumers, however, will be challenging and will likely require further market research.

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Older Drivers and New In-Vehicle Technologies: Adaptation and Long-Term Effects

Cited by 12 publications

References 14 publications

Use, perceptions, and benefits of automotive technologies among aging drivers

Use, perceptions, and benefits of automotive technologies among aging drivers

Designing a Navigation System for Older Adults: A Case Study Under Real Road Condition

Has the Time Come for Older Driver Vehicle?

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