Visibility Vol 16 Issue 2, 2022


Driving Behavior and Use of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems by People with and without Age-related Macular Degeneration


Drivers with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may utilize various strategies to continue driving safely, including avoidance of driving conditions perceived to be challenging, reduction of weekly mileage and utilization of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). It has been reported that these systems, including forward collision warning and blind spot detection, improve the driving safety of older and normally sighted drivers. The purpose of this study was to assess driving avoidance behaviors, ADAS use, and trust in vehicle technology in patients with AMD.

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