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Learning materials for the older driver

Davey, Jeremy D. and Ferguson, Megan and Sheehan, Mary C. and O'Brien, Caitlin and Schonfeld, Cynthia C. (1997) Learning materials for the older driver. In Proceedings 1997 Road Safety Research and Enforcement Conference, Hobart, Tasmania.

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Abstract

The Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q) was commissioned by Queensland Transport to develop a set of integrated learning materials that would assist older drivers in better managing their day-to-day driving. The project resulted from a review of current driver management procedures employed in Queensland, and was to form part of a complete Driver Safety and Education Strategy (Watson et al., 1996). The aims of this project were to: (a) help older drivers become more aware of their driving limitations and the age-related driving problems they may experience; and (b) promote ways in which older drivers can moderate their driving as a result of these age-related changes. Ultimately, the resource should encourage older drivers to both self-monitor their driving ability and to make informed decisions about how best to continue driving in the safest possible way.

Item Type:Conference Paper
Status:Published
Subjects:380000 Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences > 380100 Psychology > 380101 Sensory Processes, Perception and Performance
350000 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services > 350400 Transportation > 350405 Road and Rail Transportation
330000 Education > 339900 Other Education
320000 Medical and Health Sciences > 321000 Clinical Sciences > 321007 Geriatrics and Gerontology
ID Code:9382
Deposited By:Schnyder, Anthony J.
Deposited On:12 November 2007
Alternative Locations:http://www.monash.edu.au/muarc/reports/Other/97rsrec.html
Copyright Owner:Copyright 1997 (please consult author)