Are elderly drivers a road hazard ? : problem definition and political impact.

Auteur(s)
Cobb, R.W. & Coughlin, J.F.
Jaar
Samenvatting

Elderly drivers are increasing in number and some statistics show they are more likely to be involved in fatal accidents than all other age groups but those under 25. States have attempted to address the problem in various ways, but very few have required mandatory retesting at licence renewal for those beyond a particular age. Why have so few states chosen to act ? The key is how the issue is framed for the public and decision makers. Several phases of problem definition are explored to explain the political dynamics of the older driver issue: incidence, causality, severity, crisis labelling, problem population characteristics, and linkage of values to the issue and solutions. Based upon this analysis, it is not surprising that elder interest groups have been successful in containing policy initiatives designed to restrict elderly driving. (A)

Publicatie

Bibliotheeknummer
990930 ST [electronic version only]
Uitgave

Journal of Aging Studies, Vol. 12 (1998), No. 4, p. 411-427, 44 ref.

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