Premature Reduction and Cessation of Driving: Preliminary Study of Women Who Choose Not To Drive or To Drive Infrequently
- 1 January 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
- Vol. 1693 (1) , 86-90
- https://doi.org/10.3141/1693-13
Abstract
Some senior women prematurely stop or markedly reduce their driving. Although not restricted by medical or financial limitations, they drive infrequently or not at all. Through focus groups, a sample of these women were asked why they limit their driving, how they feel about their current mobility, and whether they have considered a future when they might need to drive more. On-road driving evaluations assessed their driving abilities. This research suggests that some of these senior women want to drive more and can do so capably. On-road assessments and refresher lessons may be effective interventions for them.Keywords
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