@article{ref1,
title="Enhancing older driver safety: A driving survey and evaluation of the CarFit program",
journal="Journal of safety research",
year="2011",
author="Gaines, Jean M. and Burke, Kasey L. and Marx, Katherine A. and Wagner, Mary and Parrish, John M.",
volume="42",
number="5",
pages="351-358",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To evaluate CarFit, an educational program designed to promote optimal alignment of driver with vehicle. METHODS: A driving activity survey was sent to 727 randomly selected participants living in retirement communities. Drivers (n=195) were assigned randomly to CarFit intervention (n=83, M age=78.1) or Comparison (n=112, M age=79.6) groups. After 6months, participants completed a post-test of driving activity and CarFit recommendations. RESULTS: Nonconsenting drivers were older and participated in fewer driving activities. CarFit participation was moderate (71%) with 86% of the participants receiving recommendations. 60% followed the recommendations at the 6-month re-evaluation). The CarFit (67.6%) and Comparison (59.3%) groups reported at least one type of self-regulation of driving activity at baseline. There was no significant change in the driving behaviors at the six-month follow-up. CONCLUSION: CarFit was able to detect addressable opportunities that may contribute to the safety of older drivers. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY: CarFit recommendations may need stronger reinforcement in order to be enacted by a participant.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4375",
doi="10.1016/j.jsr.2011.07.007",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2011.07.007"
}