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Citation

Cassavaugh ND, Domeyer JE, Backs RW. Proc. Int. Driv. Symp. Hum. Factors Driv. Assess. Train. Veh. Des. 2009; 5: 97-103.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, University of Iowa Public Policy Center)

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Abstract

The present study examined whether age-related differences in quantative measures of left-turn performance could explain older drivers' increased susceptibility to crashing while making unprotected left turns across traffic. Older and younger adults made left turns across traffic in a driving simulator. Time to decide to turn, time to negotiate the turn, the size of the accepted gap, gap clearance, and time to collision with an oncoming vehicle were measured. A significant interaction between age group and the speed of oncoming traffic as obtained for decision time. Implications for older adults' safety and future directions are discussed.

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