@article{ref1,
title="Exercise can improve speed of behavior in older drivers",
journal="Journal of aging and physical activity",
year="2011",
author="Marmeleira J, Francisco Filipe and de Melo F, Manuel Soares and Tlemcani, Mouhaydine and Godinho M, Adriano Bandeira",
volume="19",
number="1",
pages="48-61",
abstract="The main aim of this research was to study the effects of a specific exercise program on the speed of behavior of older adults during on-the-road driving. Twenty-six drivers (55-78 yr old) were randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. The exercise program (3 sessions of 60 min/wk for 8 wk) incorporated tasks that induced the participants to respond quickly to challenging situations. On-the-road driving tasks (under single- and dual-task conditions) included measures of simple and choice reaction time, movement time, and response time. Significant positive effects were found at follow-up resulting from participation in the exercise program: Improvements were found for several measures in all driving tasks, and a composite score reflected a better general drivers' speed of behavior. These results show that exercise can enhance speed of behavior in older drivers and should therefore be promoted.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1063-8652",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}