The Relationship Between Visual Abilities and Driving Habits Among Older Drivers: A LongROAD Study
This research brief assesses driving habits related to visual function using objective measures of driving amongst older driver participants in the LongROAD study.
October 2018 // Research Brief PDF
Assessing Fatality Rates in Crash Involvement for Motorists and Non-Motorists in Teen Driver Crashes by Risk Factor
This research brief presents findings from the 2016 FARS and CRSS database assessing the rate of fatalities for different individuals, and different risk factors involved in a teen driver crash
October 2018 // Research Brief PDF
Discussions with Older Family Members about Safe Driving: Findings from the AAA LongROAD study
This research brief presents findings on the frequency of, and reasons for, older drivers having discussions with family members about safe driving.
August 2018 // Research Brief PDF
Orientation Sessions for Parents of Young Novice Drivers: An Assessment of U.S. Programs and Recommendations
Based on a review of existing programs and the available scientific literature, this project provides recommendations to enhance parent orientation sessions that are part of the teen driver training and licensing process.
May 2018 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
Development and Pilot Testing of the Driving Check-Up: Expanding the Continuum of Services Available to Assist Older Drivers
This report describes the development and initial pilot testing of the Driving Check-Up, a model program for a driving-school evaluation of driving knowledge and skills for older adults.
May 2018 // Full Report PDF // Fact Sheet PDF
Marijuana Use in Older Drivers in Colorado: A LongROAD Study
This research brief describes marijuana use and its relationship to self-reported driving outcomes among older drivers using baseline data from the Colorado cohort of the LongROAD study.
April 2018 // Research Brief PDF
Observed Maintenance, Damage, Technologies, and Adaptations among Vehicles of Older Drivers: A LongROAD Study
Using baseline data from the Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) study, this research brief describes general vehicle information, maintenance, damage, and presence of in-vehicle advanced technologies and aftermarket adaptations.
April 2018 // Research Brief PDF
American Driving Survey, 2015 – 2016
This Research Brief provides highlights from the AAA Foundation’s 2016 American Driving Survey, which quantifies the daily driving of the general public in the United States. Comparisons to data from 2015 are also provided.
January 2018 // Research Brief PDF
Musculoskeletal Conditions and Related Driving Reduction Among Older Drivers: A LongROAD Study
This Research Brief investigates the relationship between lifetime musculoskeletal conditions and reduction in driving in the past year.
November 2017 // Research Brief PDF
The Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) Study: Understanding the Design and Methods
This Research Brief describes the overall design and methods of the Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) study--a large-scale prospective cohort study of drivers ages 65+, and succinctly presents the numerous kinds of information being collected from participants.
November 2017 // Research Brief PDF