Tag: seniors
Summary of LongROAD Research on Older Drivers from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety: 2017–2025
This brief provides a summation of the 24 AAA LongROAD research briefs published to date, which investigated different aspects of participants’ driving habits and safety. The brief concludes with a list of actionable recommendations gleaned from the existing body of work.
October 2025 Research Brief
Alternative Transportation Use and Life Satisfaction Among Older Drivers: AAA LongROAD Study
This research brief investigates changes in use of alternative transportation modes and satisfaction with health, family life, and daily life over time among older drivers.
March 2025 Research Brief
Physical Function and Frailty Are Associated with Self-Regulation of Driving among Older Adults: A LongROAD Study
This study examined physical function and frailty, and their association with strategic driving self-regulation, using data from the AAA Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers study.
October 2023 Research Brief
Identifying Policy Approaches to Extending the Safe Mobility of Older Adults
The objective of this project was to examine effective policies and practices in driver licensing of older and medically at-risk drivers and offer practical guidance to driver licensing officials and policymakers.
January 2021 Technical Report | Report Summary
The Role of Driving Comfort in Self-Regulation among a Large Cohort of Older Drivers: AAA LongROAD Study
This research brief examines the direct effects of driving comfort on self-regulation and the role of driving comfort combined with age, sex, and perceived abilities in predicting four of the most common self-regulatory driving situations.
November 2019 Research Brief