This review of literature and experts forms part of a broader investigation into in-car safety technology and older drivers. This work was carried out by Rica and funded by Motability. The key literature contributions from academia is reviewed and position them alongside expert opinions from industry and the third sector. In reviewing in-car safety technology 5 overarching research questions are used to explore attitudes about user centred design (UCD) practices, older people and the automobile industry. These research questions were: RQ 1. What research exists about the usage of existing in-car safety technology and older drivers? RQ 2. To what extent have older drivers’ needs and abilities been considered in the design and development of in-car safety equipment? RQ 3. What are the opinions and attitudes of older people towards these systems? RQ 4. Is in-car safety technology solving safety problems for older people? RQ 5. What gaps exist in the research of in-car safety technology and older people? This investigation was informed through searching academic, industrial and 3rd sector literature and contacting c30 experts from the automotive industry as well as academics in the field. (Author/publisher)
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