Image: Woman driving a car
A team led by CEPAR Chief Investigator Scientia Professor Kaarin Anstey, with Professor Michael Regan (UNSW Sydney), Dr Kim Kiely (UNSW Sydney), Professor Mari Velonaki (UNSW Sydney), Stephen Cratchley (Suncorp), Dr Lesley Ross (Pennsylvania State University), and Professor John McCallum (National Seniors), has been awarded $682,209 in the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project Grants.
Project: Ageing drivers: Cognitive ageing and technology
This project aims to enhance our understanding of whether cognitive changes associated with ageing impacts older drivers' use of emerging vehicle automation and assistive technologies. Through analysis of insurance claims databases, a large consumer survey and a naturalistic driving study, evidence will be obtained on how ageing and cognition interact with assistive technology. Findings will inform older drivers, government policy makers and industry on ageing, cognitive changes and the use of assistive technology in vehicles. This will provide benefits for older drivers by promoting optimal driving which will enhance social engagement as well as safety.