Driving Risk Tolerance as a Predictor of Older Adults’ Ability to Drive
2024
Driving Risk Tolerance and Older Adults' Ability to Drive
Sample size: 2209
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Angela Curl
Primary Institution: Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, United States
Hypothesis
Higher driving risk tolerance predicts greater likelihood of older adults' ability to drive.
Conclusion
The study found that higher driving risk tolerance is associated with a greater likelihood of older adults being able to drive.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher driving risk tolerance was associated with greater likelihood of ability to drive.
- Better eyesight and health were also associated with greater likelihood of self-reported ability to drive.
Takeaway
Older adults who are more willing to take risks while driving are more likely to still be able to drive.
Methodology
The study used logistic regression to analyze the relationship between driving risk tolerance and self-reported ability to drive, controlling for various factors.
Participant Demographics
White and Black adults over age 65.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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