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Safer vehicles and technology for older adults
Jennifer Oxley1, Judith Charlton1, David Logan1
1Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Traffic Injury Prevention
|November 2, 2019
Summary
Older adults show low awareness and acceptance of vehicle safety technologies. Increased education and prioritization are needed to encourage the adoption of safer vehicles by this demographic.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Transportation Safety
- Human Factors in Driving
Background:
- Older adults are a growing demographic of drivers.
- Vehicle safety technologies are advancing rapidly.
- Understanding older drivers' adoption of these technologies is crucial for road safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the adoption and use of safer vehicles and in-vehicle technologies among older adults.
- To understand the awareness and acceptance levels of new vehicle technologies in this age group.
- To identify factors influencing the uptake of advanced safety features.
Main Methods:
- Telephone surveys were conducted with 501 active older drivers (driving at least weekly).
- Participants' ages ranged from 65 to 92 years, with a median age of 73.
- Data focused on vehicle choice priorities, awareness, and acceptance of safety features.
Main Results:
- While two-thirds prioritized safety, reliability and make were more important vehicle choice factors.
- Awareness of driver-assist safety features was low, especially among the oldest drivers.
- Only 25% were willing to pay extra for safety features; none were interested in paying more for driverless vehicles.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant gap in awareness and acceptance of in-vehicle safety features among older drivers.
- Awareness, even if limited, correlated with increased interest in purchasing vehicles with safety features.
- Recommendations are needed to enhance the adoption of safe vehicles and technologies by older drivers.
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