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Assessment of older drivers
1Multicampus Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, University of California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|May 1, 1993
Summary
Assessing older drivers involves identifying those unsafe to drive and offering rehabilitation. Collaboration between healthcare professionals and agencies ensures safe driving or necessary restrictions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Traffic Safety
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Growing concerns regarding the safety of aging drivers.
- The need for effective assessment strategies to ensure public safety on roads.
- Understanding the medical and functional factors affecting driving ability in older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the goals and collaborative processes for assessing older drivers.
- To differentiate the roles of healthcare professionals and governmental agencies in driving assessments.
- To emphasize the comprehensive responsibilities of healthcare providers in managing driving cessation.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative assessment involving healthcare professionals and governmental agencies.
- Identification and treatment of medical conditions impacting driving safety.
- Establishment of driving competency guidelines by regulatory bodies.
Main Results:
- Assessment aims to identify unsafe drivers and facilitate safe driving resumption through medical/rehabilitative services.
- Driving privileges may be restricted or revoked if restorative therapy is insufficient.
- Safe older drivers can be reassured of their continued ability to drive.
Conclusions:
- A collaborative approach between medical professionals and government agencies is crucial for older driver assessment.
- Medical professionals must consider individual needs and consequences of driving cessation.
- The assessment process supports both public safety and the independence of older drivers.