Posts Tagged ‘Older Driver’
Scrutiny of older drivers may cut deaths but loss of independence can be painful
I recently found this great article in the Washington Post, a well regarded US newspaper. It is an interesting read, and reminds us of the high level of dependence that ...
Usefulness of off-road screening tests to licensing authorities when assessing older driver fitness to drive
Traffic Inj Prev. 2008 Aug;9(4):328-35. Langford J. Monash University Accident Research Centre, Victoria, Australia. jim.langford@muarc.monash.edu.au Abstract INTRODUCTION: There is a growing interest in quick and convenient, off-road tests of ...
Safety Tips for the Older Driver
In 2002, one in every eight Australians was over the age of 65. Maintaining a driver’s license is an important issue of independence for older Australians, especially to those who ...
Drugs and the Older Driver
No matter what your age, being able to drive means independence. This independence comes with the responsibility to drive safely. “If you’ve driven for most of your life, you’ll want to ...
Facts about driving and aging
Everyone ages differently, so some people can continue to drive into their seventies, eighties, and even beyond while others cannot or should not. However, the statistics on older adults and ...
Talking to an older driver who should stop driving
If you find yourself in the position of talking to an older family member or friend about their driving, approach the issue with sensitivity. A driver’s license signifies more than ...
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Evolution OT has closed its doors
February 4, 2019
Evolution Occupational Therapy 22 mins · It is with mixed emotions that I write this post. After 10 years (2009-2019) of Driving Assessments and assisting with countless cases, I will be closing down Evolution OT and commencing an exciting new work role with Advanced Personnel Management (APM). New challenges ahead!! I still remember my first case […]
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Check out this amazing story of a young bloke with CP, and the team supporting him to drive!
June 6, 2016
Check out this amazing story of a young bloke with CP, and the team supporting him to drive! Hand controls and joystick steering are amazing options currently, but this is next level, and shows a sample of where my industry is going! http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/catalyst/SC1502H016S00
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Google Self-Driving Car Project | SXSW Interactive 2016
April 8, 2016
Everyone’s talking about self-driving cars these days, but how can you differentiate between hype and reality? In the six years of Google’s project, its vehicles have self-driven over 1.3 million miles, racking up the equivalent of 90 years of human driving experience. Google says its cars can now handle the vast majority of everyday situations […]
