Title

Aging And Driving Ii: Implications Of Cognitive Changes

Keywords

Aging; Cognitive capabilities; Cognitive changes; Driving performance; Intelligent transportation systems (ITS); Safety

Abstract

In this paper, we review and discuss a number of age-related changes in cognitive capabilities and their implications on driving performance and safety. Previous research has shown that older drivers can exhibit performance degradation and a reduction in safety margin because of the relative decline in sensory/perceptual, cognitive abilities, as well as the slowing in motor response. We begin by reviewing and evaluating extant theories of cognitive change and the mechanisms that underlie such variation. Then we examine how these changes are manifested and influenced by advancing age. Third, we examine the impact of these age-related cognitive changes on driver performance. Finally, we outline the importance of these findings for intelligent transportation systems design, driver distraction and driver workload, and ultimately transportation safety in an aging society.

Publication Date

7-6-2004

Publication Title

Human Performance Situation Awareness and Automation: Current Research and Trends

Volume

1-2

Number of Pages

320-323

Document Type

Article; Book Chapter

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.4324/9781410610997

Socpus ID

84867352300 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84867352300

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