The research presented in this report examines one of the determinants of driver safety, the cognitive skills of older drivers. In addition, it investigates the hypothesis of a possible link between personality and driver performance. A questionnaire was used to gather data on personality and other information related to demographics, driving experience, and exposure to potential for accidents. One hundred older Iowa drivers responded to a 114 item questionnaire and were tested for spatial processing and selective attention skills. This was followed by the completion of a driving course designed for the project. Although further study is indicated, analyses of data from this project confirm several hypotheses regarding relationships between driving skills and cognitive skills. We have planned further research that may lead to the addition, based upon this study, of a badly needed psychological component for driver license examiners as they evaluate the driving abilities of drivers flagged for review.
Assessing the Independence, Mobility, and Safety of Older Drivers
1994
96 pages
Report
No indication
English
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