Citation

Riendeau JA, Maxwell H, Patterson L, Weaver B, Bedard M. Can. J. Occup. Ther. 2016; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Vernacular Title

Autoévaluation de la confiance et de la performance au volant chez les personnes âgées

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists)

DOI

10.1177/0008417416645912

PMID

27178713

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Driver confidence can be measured through concepts such as driving frequency, situational avoidance, and self-perceptions. However, it is not clear how well confidence aligns with actual driving performance.

PURPOSE: We examined the relationship between subjective measures of confidence in driving ability and on-road performance.

METHOD: We report findings from two studies. The first compared scores from the Older and Wiser Driver Questionnaire to an on-road driving evaluation. The second looked at the Day and Night Driving Comfort Scales and Driving Habits and Intentions Questionnaire in relation to an on-road driving evaluation.

FINDINGS: No measures of confidence in driving ability were related to on-road driving performance. IMPLICATIONS: Confidence in driving ability bears little relationship to on-road performance. Future research should examine approaches to foster a better match between self-assessments and actual abilities among drivers.

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Language: en