Horswill, Mark S., Sullivan, Karen, Lurie, Janine K., and Smith, Simon (2013) How realistic are older drivers' ratings of their driving ability? Accident Analysis and Prevention, 50. pp. 130-137.

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Abstract

One strategy that can be used by older drivers to guard against age-related declines in driving capability is to regulate their driving. This strategy presumes that self-judgments of driving capability are realistic. We found no significant relationships between older drivers’ hazard perception skill ratings and performance on an objective and validated video-based hazard perception test, even when self-ratings of performance on specific scenarios in the test were used. Self-enhancement biases were found across all components of driving skill, including hazard perception. If older drivers’ judgments of their driving capability are unrealistic, then this may compromise the effectiveness of any self-restriction strategies to reduce crash risk.

Item ID:	81139
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1879-2057
Copyright Information:	© 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Date Deposited:	10 Jul 2024 02:24
FoR Codes:	52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5204 Cognitive and computational psychology > 520406 Sensory processes, perception and performance @ 100%
SEO Codes:	20 HEALTH > 2005 Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) > 200502 Health related to ageing @ 100%
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