Maintaining Safe Mobility in an Aging Society

by David W. Eby, Lisa J. Molnar, Paula S. Kartje

Overview

By 2030, 20 percent of the world's drivers, 60 million in all, will be over the age of 65. Consequently, safe and efficient mobility for older adults is a complex and pressing issue. Maintaining Safe Mobility in an Aging Society addresses the complexities surrounding the booming number of aging drivers and practical solutions for sustaining safe tr

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420064544
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/22/2008
Series:	Human Factors in Transportation
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	248
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Eby, David W.; Molnar, Lisa J.; Kartje, Paula S.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Age-Related Declines in Abilities. Critical Driving Skills. Medical Conditions and Driving. Medications and Driving. Screening Assessment. Licensing, Legal, and Policy Issues. Education and Rehabilitation. Vehicles and Advanced Technology. Roadway Design. Driving Retirement. Other Community Mobility Options. Appendix.