Safe driving relies on key skills involving visual, cognitive, and physical capabilities. Impairments in these functional capabilities can occur at any age but are more prevalent in the older population. A clear understanding of how diminished capabilities contribute to crash risk in older drivers would greatly facilitate society's efforts to develop strategies for reducing crash rates in this population and to enhance driving mobility. Medical conditions may adversely affect driving ability. Many North American, European, Australian and Asian jurisdictions provide restricted driving licenses that permit people with certain medical conditions to drive under limited conditions, but the effectiveness of such programs has not yet been determined. (Author/publisher)
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