Evaluation and Modification of the Multifactorial Model of Driving Safety Among Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Cognitive, visual, and physical performance are associated with driving safety. However, there are few comprehensive models that empirically evaluate how such factors together affect driving safety in older adults. The present study used structural equation modeling (SEM) to evaluate Anstey's original Multifactorial Model of Driving Safety (MMDS) (2005) as well as a modified MMDS that incorporates recent research.

Research design and methods

We used the baseline data from the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly study. Participants (n = 2,391) were drivers with a reported mean age of 73.28 (SD = 5.70; range 65-91), 75.7% White, and 73.3% women.

Results

Using SEM, Anstey's original MMDS did not achieve ad

SUBMITTER: Tian J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11831225 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature