After providing an overview of current knowledge on older driver mobility, this report considers the licensing arrangements and formal assessment procedures for older drivers in Britain, before moving on to look at how self-assessments could be embedded in this context. This is followed by a review of evidence on the capabilities that are required for safe driving, and how they change with age. How these capabilities are measured, and whether they lend themselves to self-assessment through Web- or computer-based tools, is then assessed. The subsequent sections review the potential and limitations of Web- and computer-based assessments in general, and consider their usability for both the current and future older driver. An overview of existing self-assessment tools is then provided, describing the capabilities tested, the context of the tools, and evaluation results of the tools where available. The discussion section summarises the main themes identified and outlines recommendations for the best use of self-assessment tools in Britain in future (Author/publisher)
Samenvatting