The Relationship between Older Drivers' Performance on the Driving Observation Schedule (eDOS) and Cognitive Performance.

The Relationship between Older Drivers' Performance on the Driving Observation Schedule (eDOS) and Cognitive Performance. Ann Adv Automot Med. 2013;57:67-76 Authors: Koppel S, Charlton J, Langford J, Vlahodimitrakou Z, Di Stefano M, Macdonald W, Mazer B, Gelinas I, Vrkljan B, Marshall S Abstract RESEARCH QUESTION/OBJECTIVE: The Driving Observation Schedule (eDOS) was developed for use in the Candrive/Ozcandrive five-year prospective study of older drivers to observe the driving behavior of older drivers and monitor changes in driving behaviors over time. The aim of this study is to describe participants' driving performance during the eDOS driving task and investigate the association between driving performance and cognitive measures. METHODS: A subset of Ozcandrive participants (n = 144, 104 male [72%], 40 female [28%], Mean age = 81.49 years, SD = 3.58 years, Range: 76 - 96 years) completed the eDOS driving task. Participants drove to their selected destinations (up to 4 locations), with observations of driving behaviors (both inappropriate and appropriate) recorded for specific driving maneuvers: intersection negotiation, lane-changing, merging, low speed maneuvers and maneuver-free driving. Driving behaviors (e.g. signalling, speed regulation, gap acceptance, lane position, 'critical errors') were scored by a trained observer and participants received an overall eDOS driving task score (Maximum = 100 points). Participants...
Source: Annals of Advances in Automotive Medicine - Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ann Adv Automot Med Source Type: research