(HealthDay)—When you think of cellphones and driving, you probably picture a chatty teen behind the wheel. But new research suggests that seniors are often guilty of this dangerous practice, too.
Apr 28, 2017
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Older drivers at risk of crashes are ready to avoid potentially dangerous situations like peak hour and night-time travel after taking a safe driving program targeting their age group, according to a Western Sydney University ...
Mar 1, 2017
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The majority of older drivers want to continue driving as long as they are able to safely, according to a report written by a University of Warwick academic.
Feb 19, 2016
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A newly updated guide from the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is putting healthcare professionals on the road to success for assessing and counseling older ...
Feb 16, 2016
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The majority of older drivers are in favour of tighter rules on checking the health and suitability of over-70s to drive - even if those checks could take them off the road themselves - according to a new report. The Institute ...
Feb 4, 2016
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Much like trying to watch a video with the audio out of synch, older adults may have difficulty combining the stimuli they see and hear, and it could have implications for rapid decision-making tasks such as driving, according ...
Dec 15, 2015
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Joe Minerva has been driving since 1946. He's a skilled and disciplined driver and he's never been in an accident.
Dec 1, 2015
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Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) are studying how ageing affects driving with the aim of promoting road safety, and they are looking for more older drivers to help with the project.
May 15, 2015
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Eighteen percent of drivers on academic and medical campuses use their cell phones while driving, according to researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health.
Mar 25, 2015
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Older drivers who lack confidence on the road could benefit from a new training plan being developed by researchers at Aston University.
Feb 24, 2015
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