GPS tracking research of road safety and driving patterns of older drivers

A new research study is now underway in The Hills District, Sydney investigating road safety and driving patterns of older drivers in the area. Older people comprise a large sector of the driving population and increase by 25% each decade. By 2030, there will be more than half a million drivers, aged 65 years and older, on NSW roads.

Statistics indicate that older drivers have higher crash involvement per kilometre travelled.

They are more vulnerable to injury in a crash than younger drivers. One in five crash fatalities are older Australians and for every fatality there are many more serious injuries.

contact Dr Lisa Keay or Ms Kristy Coxon on (02) 9657 0335 or email lkeay@georgeinstitute.org.aufor more information. http://www.georgeinstitute.org/news-and-events/news/focus-older-drivers

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