The influence of age and gender on the driving patterns of older adults.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influences of age and gender on the driving patterns of 300 older adults. Odds of driving less than every day increased significantly with age and female gender. However, no differences were found in the reduction of overall driving. Females were more likely than men to have stopped or reduced driving under certain adverse conditions and for elective purposes. The driving patterns of today's cohort of older females suggest that the gender gap may be narrowing. Social and cultural issues such as security, safety, and identity with driving may explain existing gender differences.
Bauer
Mary J
MJ
Research Service and Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA. Bauer.Mary@med.va.gov
Adler
Geri
G
Kuskowski
Michael A
MA
Rottunda
Susan
S
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001334:Automobile Driving; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors