Researchers in Australia are conducting the ROADSAFE Study, delving into how cognitive abilities relate to safe driving.\n\nResearch fellow at the University of the Sunshine Coast Dr Kayla Stefanidis says the purpose of this research is to accurately differentiate between older drivers who do require further assessment but also from those who are cognitively fit to drive and are safe to be on the road.\n\n“The whole idea is to reduce the potential for unnecessary assessments in older adults who are safe to drive,” Dr Stefanidis told Sky News Australia. \n\nIt's hoped to eventually arm GPs with an accurate screening tool.\n\nThis would eliminate the need for expensive driving tests and allow older Australians to maintain their driving independence for longer.\n
Researchers in Australia are conducting the ROADSAFE Study, delving into how cognitive abilities relate to safe driving.
Research fellow at the University of the Sunshine Coast Dr Kayla Stefanidis says the purpose of this research is to accurately differentiate between older drivers who do require further assessment but also from those who are cognitively fit to drive and are safe to be on the road. “The whole idea is to reduce the potential for unnecessary assessments in older adults who are safe to drive,” Dr Stefanidis told Sky News Australia.This would eliminate the need for expensive driving tests and allow older Australians to maintain their driving independence for longer.
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