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Mandatory testing of drivers on the basis of age and degenerative diseases — stakeholder opinions
Author(s)	Geri Adler, Susan J Rottunda
Journal title	Journal of Aging & Social Policy, vol 22, no 3, July-September 2010
Publisher	Routledge, July-September 2010
Pages	pp 304-319
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Dementia ; Parkinson's disease ; Driving capability ; Evaluation ; Attitude ; Social surveys ; United States of America.
Annotation	Concerns about the driving competence of older drivers have led to policy discussions about mandatory aged-based and disorder-based assessments. This American study explored the attitudes, beliefs, and preferences of older adults, law enforcement officers, and licensing authorities toward re-examination of driving skills for persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) and at varying ages. With few exceptions, participants across all groups supported retesting drivers with AD. Moderate support was given for further evaluation of 90-year-olds and those with PD. Least endorsement was given for reassessment of 70-year-old drivers. Findings have implications for legislative changes in respect of drivers with AD and PD and at older ages. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-101001011 A
Classmark	EA: CR6: OPF: 4C: DP: 3F: 7T
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