Physical Fitness Training and Older Driver Performance and Exposure

Staplin, Loren; Lococo, Kathy H.; Stutts, Jane C; Robison, Kristel; Levitt, Daniel; Srinivasan, Raghavan; Sifrit, Kathy J.

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Physical Fitness Training and Older Driver Performance and Exposure

2021-05-01
By Staplin, Loren ; Lococo, Kathy H. ; Stutts, Jane C

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Staplin, Loren ; Lococo, Kathy H. ; Stutts, Jane C ; Robison, Kristel ; Levitt, Daniel ; Srinivasan, Raghavan ; Sifrit, Kathy J.
Corporate Creators:

TransAnalytics, LLC ; University of North Carolina (System). Highway Safety Research Center
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Office of Behavioral Safety Research
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Publication/ Report Number:

DOT HS 813 107
DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21949/1526009
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Report
Contracting Officer:

Sifrit, Kathy
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Abstract:

This research hypothesized that participation in a structured exercise program by inactive adults 70 or older would result in improved road test performance and increased driving exposure (the amount and circumstances under which people choose to drive). Participants were randomly assigned to an exercise group (n=20) that involved activities including weight-bearing, resistance, or dance/movement elements, or a control group (n=10). The researchers assessed physical and cognitive status before and after training, and a certified driver rehabilitation specialist evaluated behind-the-wheel performance using a recognized road test. Treatment effectiveness was gauged in terms of “change scores” for road test performance and for multiple indices of driving exposure. Correlations between measures of physical/functional status and driving performance were weak or very weak.
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Contract No. DTNH22-11-D-00223,Task Order No. 03
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NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Research
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