title: Self-regulatory behaviours of older drivers.
abstract: This study involved a survey of self-regulatory driving practices of 656 drivers aged 55 years and older. Types and prevalence of self-regulatory behaviours were described and several key characteristics of self-regulators were identified. Those who drove less than 100 kilometres per week were more likely to be female, 75+ years, retired, with arthritis, good/fair/poor ratings for decision-making, not the principal driver and not married. Those who avoided specific driving situations were also more likely to be female, 75+ years and not the principal driver. Avoidance was also associated with vision problems, lower confidence in driving situations and crash-involvement. Implications for promotion of safe driving practices are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Accident Research Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Australia.
authors.forename: Judith L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Charlton
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Oxley
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Fildes
authors.forename: Penny
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Oxley
authors.forename: Stuart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Newstead
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D001334:Automobile Driving; D001519:Behavior; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012927:Social Control, Informal; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors