Is driver licensing restriction for age-related medical conditions an effective mechanism to improve driver safety without unduly impairing mobility? - 05/12/15
Abstract |
Background |
While medical conditions have been recognised as a minor contributing factor to road traffic crashes, clinicians and driver licencing agencies need mechanisms for promoting safe mobility for those with age-related illnesses which can impact on driving safety. Restrictive licensing has been proposed as a possible intervention for decreasing the risk of crashes associated with medical crashes, whilst not unduly affecting patient mobility.
Objective |
To analyse how the term “restrictive licensing” is defined in the literature, and to determine the effectiveness of this mechanism in improving driver safety.
Design |
A systematic literature review.
Methods |
A search of the Medline and TRID databases.
Results |
Restrictive licensing is most commonly defined as a geographical, time of day or speed restriction placed on the driver. Personal and vehicle modifications are considered by some to also be a form of restrictive licensing. Existing studies are supportive of the efficacy of restrictive licensing programs, with reduced crash rates for drivers carrying restricted licences compared to controls.
Conclusion |
Restrictive licensing has been shown to be an effective mechanism of increasing driver safety without unduly impacting driver mobility. It has significant potential to have a positive impact on the ability of those with medical conditions to drive safely. Further research is needed to determine the optimum format and policies for advising driver restrictions for age-related disease and disability.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Restrictive licensing, Mobility, Automobile driving, Aged
Plan
Vol 6 - N° 6
P. 541-544 - décembre 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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