Model driver screening and evaluation program final technical report: volume 2: Maryland pilot older driver study

This research project studied the feasibility as well as the scientific validity and utility of performing functional capacity screening with older drivers. A Model Program was described encompassing procedures to detect functionally impaired drivers who pose an elevated risk to themselves and others; to support remediation of functional limitations if possible; to provide mobility counseling to inform and connect individuals with local alternative transportation options; and to educate the public and professionals about the link between functional decline and driving safety. A database of scores on functional ability measures, driving habits information, and crash and violation history was created for over 2,500 drivers in three samples drawn from license renewal, medical referral, and residential community populations. Cost estimates for functional capacity screening and related Model Program activities were developed for research and production settings. A 477-page Safe Mobility for Older People Notebook (DOT HS 808 853) was developed to support program initiatives promoting the safe mobility of older persons across all States and Provinces, including an Annotated Research Compendium of Driver Assessment Techniques for Age- Related Functional Impairments. A set of guidelines for motor vehicle administrators was also produced to update the 1992 publication by NHTSA and AAMVA of the same title.

• Record URL:
  http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/olddrive/modeldriver/vol2scr.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  United States. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center

  McLean, Virginia  United States 
• Authors:
  • Staplin, L
  • Lococo, K H
  • Gish, K W
  • Decina, L E
• Publication Date: 2003-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 133p
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: FHWA-HRT-809-581

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aged drivers; Data collection; Driver licenses; Driver licensing; Driver performance; Driving tests; Health; High risk drivers; Highway safety; Impaired drivers; Mobility
• Uncontrolled Terms: Road safety (human factors)
• Geographic Terms: Maryland
• ATRI Terms: Aged driver; Crash proneness; Data collection; Driver performance; Driver testing and licensing; Fitness to drive; Health; Mobility; Road safety
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01388734
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 23 2012 1:14AM