Samenvatting
Age-related declines in health and mental well-being can lead to increased safety risks for older drivers. This article discusses how advanced vehicle technologies can enhance transportation safety for aged drivers. These technologies include: night vision enhancement, advanced headlighting, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning systems, lane change collision avoidance systems, parking aids, navigation systems, intersection warning systems, integrated multiple warning systems, and improved injury protection. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is working to determine how these systems can be engineered to be compatible with older drivers' capabilities and limitations.