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Steunpunt rapport Werkpakket 4 Ontwikkeling van verkeersveiligheidsmaatregelen; Project 4.1. Rijsimulatorgebaseerde en cognitieve trainingen met als doel oudere bestuurders veilige bestuurders te laten blijven.
No full textDoor de vergrijzing stijgt het aantal oudere bestuurders. Aangezien mobiliteit essentieel is voor de levenskwaliteit, is het belangrijk om te onderzoeken hoe oudere bestuurders zo lang mogelijk veilige bestuurders kunnen blijven. Dit rapport geeft de resultaten weer van drie trainingen die als hoofddoelstelling hadden rijvaardigheid van ouderen te verbeteren: twee cognitieve trainingen en één rijsimulator gebaseerde training. De cognitieve trainingen richtten zich op inhibitie en werkgeheugen, aangezien deze vaardigheden belangrijk zijn voor veilig rijden en met (normale) veroudering afnemen.
Deelnemers hadden een gemiddelde leeftijd van 70 jaar en werden willekeurig toebedeeld aan een experimentele groep of een controle groep. Het trainingseffect op rijvaardigheid werd onderzocht in een rijsimulator. Om een zo gedetailleerd mogelijk beeld te krijgen van de trainingseffecten, werd gekeken naar specifieke rijmaten zoals snelheid, slingergedrag en voorrang verlenen. Zowel vlak voor als onmiddellijk na de trainingssessie werd rijvaardigheid onderzocht. Resultaten gaven aan dat cognitieve trainingen vooral voor een verbetering in cognitieve vaardigheden, maar niet in rijvaardigheid, zorgden. De rijsimulator gebaseerde training zorgde voor verbetering in verschillende specifieke maten van rijvaardigheid. Het meermaals rijden in de simulator op zich zorgde al voor verbetering in verschillende rijmaten. Verbetering van andere rijmaten (vb. voorrang verlenen aan rechts) trad echter alleen op in geval van rij-gerelateerde feedback. Hoewel verder onderzoek nodig is, kan geconcludeerd worden dat een context-relevante training veelbelovend is om vaardigheden van ouderen te verbeteren. Als het doel is om rijvaardigheid te verbeteren, is een training die rijvaardigheid direct traint (vb. met een rijsimulator gebaseerde training) aan te bevelen boven een training die rijvaardigheid indirect traint (vb. met een cognitieve training).The number of older drivers is increasing due to the aging of the population. Since mobility is important for quality of life, it is necessary to investigate how to keep older drivers safe drivers for as long as possible. This report illustrates the results of three training programs that were aimed at improving
driving ability of older drivers. These three training programs consisted of two cognitive trainings and one driving simulator based training. Cognitive trainings were related to working memory and inhibition, since these abilities are important for safe driving and decrease with (normal) aging. Participants had a
mean age of 70 years and were randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group. The effect on driving ability was investigated in a driving simulator. In order to obtain a detailed view about training effects, specific driving measures like speed, standard deviation of lateral position and giving way were investigated. Driving ability was investigated both before and immediately after the training session. Results indicated that cognitive training specifically had an effect on cognitive abilities, with only limited effects on driving ability. Driving simulator based training had several effects on specific measures of driving ability. Driving multiple times in the simulator improved several specific driving measures. However, driving-related feedback was necessary to improve some other specific driving measures (e.g., giving right of way). Although further research is necessary, it can be concluded that a context-relevant training is promising to improve abilities of older people. Hence, if the goal is to improve driving ability, a training targeting driving ability directly (e.g., with a driving simulator based training) can be recommended above an indirect training of driving ability (e.g., with a cognitive training).This study was funded by the Policy Research Center for Traffic Safety. The authors want to thank Dirk Roox for programming the scenarios and Marc Geraerts for technical assistance
Steunpunt rapport Werkpakket 4 Ontwikkeling van verkeersveiligheidsmaatregelen; Project 4.1. Rijsimulatorgebaseerde en cognitieve trainingen met als doel oudere bestuurders veilige bestuurders te laten blijven.
No full textDoor de vergrijzing stijgt het aantal oudere bestuurders. Aangezien mobiliteit essentieel is voor de levenskwaliteit, is het belangrijk om te onderzoeken hoe oudere bestuurders zo lang mogelijk veilige bestuurders kunnen blijven. Dit rapport geeft de resultaten weer van drie trainingen die als hoofddoelstelling hadden rijvaardigheid van ouderen te verbeteren: twee cognitieve trainingen en één rijsimulator gebaseerde training. De cognitieve trainingen richtten zich op inhibitie en werkgeheugen, aangezien deze vaardigheden belangrijk zijn voor veilig rijden en met (normale) veroudering afnemen.
Deelnemers hadden een gemiddelde leeftijd van 70 jaar en werden willekeurig toebedeeld aan een experimentele groep of een controle groep. Het trainingseffect op rijvaardigheid werd onderzocht in een rijsimulator. Om een zo gedetailleerd mogelijk beeld te krijgen van de trainingseffecten, werd gekeken naar specifieke rijmaten zoals snelheid, slingergedrag en voorrang verlenen. Zowel vlak voor als onmiddellijk na de trainingssessie werd rijvaardigheid onderzocht. Resultaten gaven aan dat cognitieve trainingen vooral voor een verbetering in cognitieve vaardigheden, maar niet in rijvaardigheid, zorgden. De rijsimulator gebaseerde training zorgde voor verbetering in verschillende specifieke maten van rijvaardigheid. Het meermaals rijden in de simulator op zich zorgde al voor verbetering in verschillende rijmaten. Verbetering van andere rijmaten (vb. voorrang verlenen aan rechts) trad echter alleen op in geval van rij-gerelateerde feedback. Hoewel verder onderzoek nodig is, kan geconcludeerd worden dat een context-relevante training veelbelovend is om vaardigheden van ouderen te verbeteren. Als het doel is om rijvaardigheid te verbeteren, is een training die rijvaardigheid direct traint (vb. met een rijsimulator gebaseerde training) aan te bevelen boven een training die rijvaardigheid indirect traint (vb. met een cognitieve training).The number of older drivers is increasing due to the aging of the population. Since mobility is important for quality of life, it is necessary to investigate how to keep older drivers safe drivers for as long as possible. This report illustrates the results of three training programs that were aimed at improving
driving ability of older drivers. These three training programs consisted of two cognitive trainings and one driving simulator based training. Cognitive trainings were related to working memory and inhibition, since these abilities are important for safe driving and decrease with (normal) aging. Participants had a
mean age of 70 years and were randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group. The effect on driving ability was investigated in a driving simulator. In order to obtain a detailed view about training effects, specific driving measures like speed, standard deviation of lateral position and giving way were investigated. Driving ability was investigated both before and immediately after the training session. Results indicated that cognitive training specifically had an effect on cognitive abilities, with only limited effects on driving ability. Driving simulator based training had several effects on specific measures of driving ability. Driving multiple times in the simulator improved several specific driving measures. However, driving-related feedback was necessary to improve some other specific driving measures (e.g., giving right of way). Although further research is necessary, it can be concluded that a context-relevant training is promising to improve abilities of older people. Hence, if the goal is to improve driving ability, a training targeting driving ability directly (e.g., with a driving simulator based training) can be recommended above an indirect training of driving ability (e.g., with a cognitive training).This study was funded by the Policy Research Center for Traffic Safety. The authors want to thank Dirk Roox for programming the scenarios and Marc Geraerts for technical assistance
Personality factors as a predictor of driving behavior and driving outcomes among taxi drivers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Testing the contextual mediated model.
No full textPersonality factors as a predictor of driving behavior and driving outcomes among taxi drivers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Testing the contextual mediated model.
No full textComparative Analysis of R2S Platform among Developed and Developing Countries
No full text6 This study examines six separate studies conducted in different countries to evaluate children's awareness of road safety. The 7 studies encompass a diverse range of countries, including both developed and developing nations, providing valuable insights into 8 the issue. The research highlights the significance of addressing road safety, particularly in developing countries with inadequate 9 infrastructure and low awareness leading to higher accident rates and fatalities. Demographic characteristics of the participants are 10 considered to ensure the generalizability of the findings. The study also analyzes five-year traffic accident data, emphasizing the 11 need for more effective measures to reduce accidents and fatalities, particularly in developing countries. Additionally, the study 12 compares approaches taken in developed and developing countries, evaluates the effectiveness of the R2S platform in raising 13 awareness among children, and provides feedback and suggestions for improvement. Although the platform has limitations, it 14 effectively raises awareness about traffic safety among children. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing the 15 platform's learning experience, expanding its age group, improving user-friendliness, and incorporating feedback from researchers. 1
Truck drivers’ views on the road safety benefits of advanced driver assistance systems and Intelligent Transport Systems in Tanzania
No full textThe funding for this project was provided through the Bilateral Scientific Cooperation - BOF UHasselt (BOF22BL03)
Acceptability of Children Road Safety Education in Pakistan: A Mixed-Method Approach to Exploring Parents’ and Teachers’ Perspectives
No full textIn Pakistan, implementing road safety education (RSE) initiatives is vital in tackling the concerning rates of road accidents. Since parents and teachers are crucial in moulding children’s road safety behaviours, this study investigated the perspectives of parents and teachers regarding the acceptability of RSE programs in Pakistan. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative data from questionnaires (n = 63 teachers, n = 97 parents) with qualitative insights from interviews (five teachers, four parents). The study reveals significant gaps in RSE implementation across educational levels (i.e., primary, secondary, and high school), with not even half of the teachers reporting dedicated RSE programs in their curriculum, majorly in secondary and high schools. Both parents and teachers express dissatisfaction with current RSE effectiveness, highlighting a critical need for improvement. Key barriers to RSE implementation include cultural norms, inadequate infrastructure, and limited teacher training. However, the study also identifies a strong interest from parents and teachers in participating in effective RSE programs. Parents favour a mixed approach to RSE delivery, combining online and physical formats, and prefer short, frequent sessions for their children. The research underscores the need for a multidimensional RSE approach, addressing educational content, societal perceptions, and infrastructure improvements. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and educators to enhance RSE and improve children’s road safety knowledge in Pakistan
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