Friday 24 July 11:25 - 12:55

Hall: 10 - Palazzina 2

Chair and Discussant: Charlton Judith L

Division: Division 13: Traffic and Transportation Psychology

Independent mobility extends older adults' quality of life, however frailty and capacity declines may impact mobility and pose increased risk of crash-related injuries and death. Studies have highlighted reduced driving and changes in driving patterns and behaviours as drivers age. In-vehicle technologies (e.g. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Driver Monitoring Systems) and autonomous vehicles (AVs) may offer mobility and safety benefits. Such benefits can be realised through human-machine interface design to accommodate older adults' diverse needs and abilities. User knowledge and acceptance also influences uptake, use and potential for misuse. The reframing ageing initiative1 challenges biases in design enabling inclusivity to support adults of all ages to be active community members.
Session content will critically explore:
• Ageing, functional capacities, and driving: implications for design/use of future vehicle technologies
• ADAS and AV technologies: User acceptance, safety benefits/disbenefits and future challenges
• Use of Driver Monitoring Systems to monitor and promote safe driving Inclusivity: safe, accessible and sustainable transport for all
This Symposium directly addresses conference themes of "Emerging fields" through emerging human-machine issues in driving; "Transdisciplinary Approaches" through application of human factors and engineering solutions for safe driving; and "Societal Applications" through consideration of driver perspectives and the relationships between driving and health.
The Symposium will be of interest to clinicians and researchers and will foster discussion on advanced technologies, minimizing harm, and benefits of emerging transport options to support older driver safety, extend driving independence and maintain safe mobility beyond driving.
1. https://www.reframingaging.org