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Visibility Vol 7 Issue 4, 2013


The Effects of Age and Vision Impairment on Scanning and Detection at Intersections


Intersections are challenging for drivers with normal vision, let alone drivers with impaired vision. About 25% of fatal accidents occur at intersections and older drivers are more likely to be involved than middle-aged drivers. Using a driving simulator, we have been evaluating the effects of age and vision impairment on scanning and detection at intersections to determine the role of inadequate head scanning in detection failures.

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