@article{ref1,
title="Driving safety improves after individualized training: an RCT involving older drivers in an urban area",
journal="Traffic injury prevention",
year="2019",
author="Gagnon, S. and Stinchcombe, A. and Curtis, M. and Kateb, M. and Polgar, J. and Porter, M. M. and Bédard, M.",
volume="20",
number="6",
pages="595-600",
abstract="<b>Objective:</b> This study aimed to reproduce the results of a previous investigation on the safety benefits of individualized training for older drivers. We modified our method to address validity and generalizability issues. <b>Methods:</b> Older drivers were randomly assigned to one of the 3 arms: (1) education alone, (2) education + on road training, and (3) education + on road + simulator training. Older drivers were recruited from a larger urban community. At the pre- and posttests (separated by 4 to 8 weeks) participants followed driving directions using a Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation system. <b>Results:</b> Our findings support the positive influence of individualized on-road training for urban-dwelling older drivers. Overall, driving safety improved among drivers who received on-road training over those who were only exposed to an education session, F(1, 40) = 11.66, <i>P</i> =.001 (26% reduction in total unsafe driving actions [UDAs]). Statistically significant improvements were observed on observation UDAs (e.g., scanning at intersections, etc.), compliance UDAs (e.g., incomplete stop), and procedural UDAs (e.g., position in lane). <b>Conclusion:</b> This study adds to the growing evidence base in support of individualized older driver training to optimize older drivers' safety and promote continued safe driving.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1538-9588",
doi="10.1080/15389588.2019.1630826",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2019.1630826"
}