TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Wayfinding whilst driving, age and cognitive functioning
JO  - Journal of road safety
A1  - Bryden, Kelly Jane
A1  - Charlton, Judith
A1  - Oxley, Jennifer
A1  - Lowndes, Georgia
SP  - D
EP  - 18
VL  - 34
IS  - 2
N2  - Older drivers are more likely to have difficulty wayfinding in unfamiliar areas than younger people. The present study investigated the role of cognitive functioning and age on wayfinding difficulties and driving performance whilst driving in unfamiliar areas. Forty-seven participants aged between 21 and 82 years completed a wayfinding task in a driving simulator and a battery of neuropsychological tests. Older age was related to reduced driving speed and increased time stopped during the drive. Cognitive variables associated with wayfinding difficulties and driving performance decrements included processing speed, visuospatial ability, and aspects of memory, including verbal and visual immediate and delayed recall. This research suggests that older drivers, particularly those with poorer cognitive functioning, had more difficulty with wayfinding in unfamiliar areas than younger drivers. The findings are discussed with reference to potential safety and mobility benefits of alternative wayfinding strategies.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2652-4260
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.33492/JRS-D-18-00286
ID  - ref1
ER  -