%0 Journal Article
%T Self-rated confidence and on-road driving performance among older adults
%J Canadian journal of occupational therapy
%D 2016
%A Riendeau, Julie A.
%A Maxwell, Hillary
%A Patterson, Loretta
%A Weaver, Bruce
%A Bedard, Michel
%V ePub
%N ePub
%P ePub-ePub
%X 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. <br><br>PURPOSE: We examined the relationship between subjective measures of confidence in driving ability and on-road performance. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br><br>© CAOT 2016.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
%@ 0008-4174
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0008417416645912