Citation

Vardaki S, Yannis GD. Int. J. Inj. Control Safe. Promot. 2012; 19(1): 27-36.

Affiliation

Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering, School of Civil Engineering , National Technical University of Athens , 5, Iroon Polytechniou Street, 15773, Zografou Campus , Athens , Greece.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/17457300.2011.589007

PMID

21736438

Abstract

The objective of this research is the investigation of older drivers' attitudes towards a handbook for safe driving at an older age. The handbook was developed with the purpose of increasing elderly drivers' awareness of their driving abilities and providing information about the effects of ageing on driving and about safe driving practices and compensation strategies. A survey was carried out in which 64 active drivers between 65 and 74 years of age participated. Participants regard the handbook for safe driving as useful, interesting, providing knowledge and relevant information. More than half of them reported that they had become more aware of changes in their driving after reading it. Binary logistic analysis was conducted to identify individual driver characteristics that might predict acceptance of the handbook by active older drivers in terms of reported increased awareness and intended repeated use. The findings of the research indicate a positive attitude of elderly active drivers towards the handbook, implying acceptance by its users. The characteristics of the drivers' who reported increased awareness after reading have been identified.

Language: en