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Citation

Young MS, Bunce D. J. Aging Res. 2011; 2011: 918782.

Affiliation

Ergonomics Research Group, School of Engineering and Design, Brunel University, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Hindawi)

DOI

10.4061/2011/918782

PMID

21748014

PMCID

PMC3124981

Abstract

The rise in the aging driver population presents society with a significant challenge-how to maintain safety and mobility on the roads. On the one hand, older drivers pose a higher risk of an at-fault accident on a mile-for-mile basis; on the other hand, independent mobility is a significant marker of quality of life in aging. In this paper, we review the respective literatures on cognitive neuropsychology and ergonomics to suggest a previously unexplored synergy between these two fields. We argue that this conceptual overlap can form the basis for future solutions to what has been called "the older driver problem." Such solutions could be found in a range of emerging driver assistance technologies offered by vehicle manufacturers, which have the potential to compensate for the specific cognitive decrements associated with aging that are related to driving.


Language: en

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