Factors related to driving difficulty and habits in older drivers
Accident Analysis & PreventionPublished 1 May 2001
Jacquelyn M Lyman, Gerald McGwin, Richard V. Sims
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The results underscore the need to further understand the factors negatively affecting driving independence and mobility in older drivers, as well as the importance of improved communication between older adults and health care professionals regarding driving.
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The results underscore the need to further understand the factors negatively affecting driving independence and mobility in older drivers, as well as the importance of improved communication between older adults and health care professionals regarding driving.
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