This paper will explore the relative knowledge and awareness of vehicle safety by older people in Victoria, Australia. From this, the issue of vehicle purchase decisions/intent will be explored, and the age/type of vehicle they currently drive. The road safety implications of these findings are discussed, and recommendations are made about how older people can be better informed about the importance of vehicle safety. Older drivers and drivers more generally, need to be informed, and perhaps persuaded, about the benefits of vehicle safety features in providing protection in the event of a crash. The literature suggests that encouraging older people to drive safer vehicles has the potential to reduce their injury severity/fatality risk, and that of their passengers, in the event of a crash. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E213531.
Samenvatting