The Potential for Advanced Vehicle Systems to Increase the Mobility of Elderly Drivers

Mollenhauer, Michael; Dingus, Thomas A.; Hulse, Melissa C.

doi:10.17077/8ltc-qmv9

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“…Vehicle adaptive devices are aftermarket devices that can assist drivers in making driving tasks easier and safer when they are experiencing declines in driving abilities [81][82][83]. Adaptive devices are available for: vehicle ingress and egress (e.g., additional bars and handles; swivel seats; key turners); seating (e.g., seat belt extensions/ easy reach handles; custom armrests); steering (e.g., spin knobs; special grips); throttle/braking (e.g., pedal extension; hand throttles); and auxiliary controls (e.g., multifaceted mirrors; adapted dashboard controls) [81].…”

Section: Adaptive Devicesmentioning

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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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Section: Adaptive Devicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Has the Time Come for Older Driver Vehicle?

Eby¹,

Molnar²

2013

J Ergonomics

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“…Vehicle adaptations provide an opportunity for older drivers to compensate for some age-related functional declines that can lead to unsafe driving, such as reduced strength, flexibility, range of motion, and vision-related deficits (Mitchell, 1997;Mollenhauer, Dingus, & Hulse, 1995). Vehicle adaptations help drivers with disabilities and/or aging-related concerns to do things like get in and out of the car, fasten and unfasten their safety belt, and exert control in operating the car (Shaheen & Niemeier, 2001).…”

Section: Vehicle Adaptationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Older Adult Safety and Mobility

Eby

Molnar

2009

Public Works Management & Policy

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In the coming decades, about one in five drivers will be aged 65 or more years in many Western nations. Given the increased fatal crash risk of older adults coupled with the continuing need for effective mobility, the issue of older adult safety and mobility is complex. Indeed, researchers have suggested that this issue has two interdependent, underlying goals for research and programs: to help those who are able to drive safely continue to do so and to identify and provide community mobility support to those who are no longer able to drive. This article briefly discusses the issues and research needs related to older adult safety and mobility including population and driving trends, crash risks, skills needed for safe driving, the effects of medical conditions and medicines on driving skills, screening and assessment, strategies for extending safe driving, and driving cessation and the use of alternative transportation options.

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Evidence-Based Perspective on the Effect of Automobile-Related Modifications on the Driving Ability, Performance, and Safety of Older Adults

Arbesman¹,

Pellerito²

2008

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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A systematic review of literature related to the impact of modifications made to automobiles on the driving ability, performance, and safety of older adults was completed as a part of the Evidence-Based Literature Review Project of the American Occupational Therapy Association. This review evaluated research on high-tech options, such as advanced technology systems (Intelligent Transportation Systems) currently in active development by manufacturers and researchers and the effect of features such as the instrument panel and window tinting. Although the evidence related to Intelligent Transportation Systems is inconclusive, studies have indicated that older adults would use selected technology options. Aftermarket window tinting negatively affects older adults' driving performance, and no evidence demonstrates that hydrophobic window treatment improves driving performance. The implications for occupational therapy practice, research, and education also are discussed.

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The Potential for Advanced Vehicle Systems to Increase the Mobility of Elderly Drivers

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Has the Time Come for Older Driver Vehicle?

Has the Time Come for Older Driver Vehicle?

Older Adult Safety and Mobility

Evidence-Based Perspective on the Effect of Automobile-Related Modifications on the Driving Ability, Performance, and Safety of Older Adults

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