Adaptive Equipment to Enhance Older Driver Performance: A Guidebook Report uri icon

abstract

  • This guidebook identifies applicable and practical equipment for improving older driver performance. Adaptive equipment is described in certain sections as part of assistive technology. The guidebook presents criteria on choosing the right vehicle that is best designed for accommodating older drivers. Auditory enhancements are described for new and existing personal vehicles visibility. The guidebook describes an approach for controlling adaptation as applicable for relatively non-disable but possibly limited older drivers. Guidelines are given for selecting equipment for enhancing access to the vehicle. A brief discussion on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and their implications for older drivers is also presented.

author list (cited authors)

  • Koppa, R. J., Holmgreen, J. M., Salzmann, A. M., & Levy, R. E

complete list of authors

  • Koppa, RJ||Holmgreen, JM||Salzmann, AM||Levy, RE

publication date

  • August 2001