A traffic sign recognition test can discriminate between older drivers who have and have not had a motor vehicle crash

Article Abstract:

This article evaluates the accuracy of a test designed to distinguish between older drivers with good safety records and those who have been at fault in a recent accident. Findings indicate that a test measuring recognition of common street signs can accurately identify older drivers with a record of recent accident involvement.

Texas, Statistical Data Included, Usage, Evaluation, Testing, Recognition (Psychology), Traffic signals, Recognition (Memory), Traffic signs and signals, Road signs, Objective tests

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Characteristics of motor vehicle crashes of drivers with dementia of the Alzheimer type

Article Abstract:

Research to determine automobile crash rates and characteristics differences between Alzheimer demented and nondemented aged drivers is presented. Results indicate little difference in rates, but Alzheimer drivers had more at-fault crashes, injuries, and officer citations for failure to yield.

Alzheimer's disease

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Can high-risk older drives be identified through performance-based measures in a department of motor vehicle setting?

Article Abstract:

A study involving motor drivers and examining the relationship between performance-based risk factors and subsequent at-fault motor vehicle collision, is presented.

United States, Science & research, Causes of, Transportation accidents

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