Citation

Wolbarsht ML. J. Saf. Res. 1977; 9(3): 128-139.

Affiliation

Wolbarsht, Myron L.: Duke U Medical Ctr

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

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PMID

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Abstract

A report is given of field trials of a version of the standard vision tests modified to provide both a quantitative measure of susceptibility to glare and defects in peripheral vision. Approximately 1500 driver applicants were examined in 30 stations throughout the state. The distribution of elevated glare sensitivity and defects in peripheral vision into driving population were determined and correlated with individual accident records. There were clear indications that a large percentage of older drivers had elevated glare sensitivity. Those drivers limited their driving to nonglare conditions in many cases.