Problems of nighttime visibility and glare for older drivers.

Author(s)
Olson, P.L.
Year
Abstract

The paper examines age- related changes in the visual system that may have a significant effect on the ability to drive at night. The paper describes changes in the eyes that occur with age and then explains how these changes reduce the ability to see low- contrast objects and also increase the effects of glare.

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Publication

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B 28573 (In: B 28567) /83 / IRRD 820138
Source

In: Effects of aging on driver performance. Passenger Car Meeting and Exposition, Dearborn, Michigan, October 31 - November 3, 1988, p.53- 60, 11 ref. SAE Paper No.881756.

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