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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Transportation Safety
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Driving is crucial for older adults' social and health benefits.
  • Lack of longitudinal data on aging drivers' safety and its determinants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate medical, behavioral, environmental, and technological factors influencing driving safety in older adults.
  • To understand the natural history of driving changes with aging.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) is a multisite prospective cohort study.
  • Recruited 2990 drivers aged 65-79, instrumented vehicles, and collected data over three years.
  • Utilized in-person assessments, questionnaires, medical record reviews, and driving records.

Main Results:

  • Data collection involved vehicle instrumentation and annual follow-ups.
  • Comprehensive data on driving behavior, medical status, and driving records were gathered.
  • Pilot testing ensured protocol efficacy before full enrollment.

Conclusions:

  • Findings will provide evidence for public policy and interventions.
  • Aims to support safe mobility and well-being for the aging population.
  • Addresses the critical need for research on older adult drivers.