OLDER DRIVER FREEWAY NEEDS AND CAPABILITIES
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Abstract
This paper describes the activities performed under Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Contract No. DTFH61-92-C-00085: Investigation of Older Driver Freeway Needs and Capabilities. The objectives of the contract were to: (1) identify the characteristics of older drivers that affect their ability to drive on freeways; (2) identify the characteristics of freeway driving that cause the greatest difficulties for older drivers; (3) conduct problem identification research to define the problems experienced by older drivers on freeways; and (4) recommend further research to develop guidelines for countermeasures to accommodate the needs and capabilities of older drivers.