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Geriatric assessment and driver functioning

P L Colsher1, R B Wallace

  • 1Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|May 1, 1993
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This review examines age-related driving impairments and legal restrictions. Further research is needed to develop reliable tests for screening at-risk older drivers and prevent unsafe driving.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Transportation Safety
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Aging is associated with sensory, cognitive, and motor function decline.
  • These functional impairments can impact driving ability and safety.
  • Existing research has explored the link between functional status and driving restrictions, but gaps remain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review sensory, cognitive, and motor functions relevant to driving.
  • To examine the epidemiology of age-associated functional impairments.
  • To explore the relationship between functional impairments, self-reported driving, and legal restrictions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on aging drivers, functional impairments, and driving restrictions.
  • Analysis of existing measurement tools for driving-related functions.

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  • Discussion of epidemiological data on age-associated functional decline.

    • Main Results:

    • An association exists between functional impairments and driving restrictions, though specific precipitating factors are not always clear.
    • Visual impairments are an exception, with specific legal implications for restrictions.
    • Current tests may not adequately capture mild impairments or driving-specific challenges like concentration loss.

    Conclusions:

    • More research is needed to establish a sound scientific basis for public policy on aging drivers.
    • Development of valid and reliable screening tests for at-risk drivers is crucial.
    • Future studies should include diverse driver populations and comprehensive driving assessments.