The longer-term effects of a brief hazard perception training intervention in older drivers

Psychol Aging. 2015 Mar;30(1):62-67. doi: 10.1037/a0038671. Epub 2015 Jan 19.

Abstract

Previous research has shown that drivers aged over 65 years can improve their scores in video-based hazard perception tests following training interventions. In order to examine the longer-term effects of hazard perception training, we recruited 75 drivers aged 65 and over. They either received a 35-min hazard perception training intervention or a placebo intervention. Significant decreases in hazard perception response time as a result of the training were found immediately after the intervention, and approximately 1 month and 3 months later. There was no significant decay in the training effect over this time period.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic / prevention & control
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging / physiology
  • Aging / psychology*
  • Automobile Driving / education*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Perception / physiology*
  • Reaction Time / physiology*
  • Time Factors
  • Video Recording