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Older driver training using video and global positioning system technology--a randomized controlled trial.

Michelle M Porter1

  • 1Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. michelle.porter@ad.umanitoba.ca

The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences
|August 11, 2012
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Older drivers improved driving skills with video and global positioning system (GPS) feedback. This technology-assisted training was more effective than classroom-only education for enhancing driving safety in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Traffic Safety
  • Human Factors

Background:

  • On-road instruction is more effective for older driver training than classroom-only education.
  • Technology can enhance feedback delivery in driver training programs.
  • Current methods often rely on instructors and specialized vehicles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of video and global positioning system (GPS) feedback for older driver education.
  • To compare a technology-assisted feedback group with classroom-only and control groups.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty-four older adults (70-89 years) were randomized into three groups: Video (with GPS feedback), Education (classroom only), and Control.
  • All participants completed pre- and postintervention driving tests in their own vehicles, recorded via video and GPS.

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  • The Video group received instructor feedback on driving errors identified from the initial test.

    • Main Results:

    • The Video group significantly reduced driving errors by 25% (p < .05).
    • No significant changes in driving errors were observed in the Education or Control groups.
    • 52% of the Video group improved their global safety rating, compared to 22.2% (Education) and 5.3% (Control).

    Conclusions:

    • Direct driving feedback using video and GPS technology is an effective method for older driver education.
    • This technological approach offers a novel way to improve driving safety in older adults.
    • Technology-assisted feedback shows promise for enhancing driver training programs.