Medication Use in Older Adult Drivers: AAA LongROAD Study

Vulnerable Road Users

Medication Use in Older Adult Drivers: AAA LongROAD Study

This research brief examines the amount and types of medications used by older drivers. Many of these medications have been associated with increased crash risk.

November 2018 Research Brief

Prevalence of Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Drivers: AAA LongROAD Study

Vulnerable Road Users

Prevalence of Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Drivers: AAA LongROAD Study

This research brief asses the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) in older adults that is associated with high levels morbidity, mortality and health care expenditures.

November 2018 Research Brief

The Relationship Between Visual Abilities and Driving Habits Among Older Drivers: A LongROAD Study

Vulnerable Road Users

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

Assessing Fatality Rates in Crash Involvement for Motorists and Non-Motorists in Teen Driver Crashes by Risk Factor

Vulnerable Road Users

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

Discussions with Older Family Members about Safe Driving: Findings from the AAA LongROAD study

Vulnerable Road Users

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

Orientation Sessions for Parents of Young Novice Drivers:  An Assessment of U.S. Programs and Recommendations

Vulnerable Road Users

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 Technical Report | Report Summary

Development and Pilot Testing of the Driving Check-Up: Expanding the Continuum of Services Available to Assist Older Drivers

Vulnerable Road Users

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 Technical Report | Report Summary

Marijuana Use in Older Drivers in Colorado: A LongROAD Study

Vulnerable Road Users

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

Observed Maintenance, Damage, Technologies, and Adaptations among Vehicles of Older Drivers: A LongROAD Study

Vulnerable Road Users

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

Musculoskeletal Conditions and Related Driving Reduction Among Older Drivers: A LongROAD Study

Vulnerable Road Users

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