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Exercise Can Improve Speed of Behavior in Older Drivers

Marmeleira, J.; Melo, F.; Tlemcani, M.; Godinho, M.

The main aim of this research was to study the effects of a specific exercise program on the speed of behavior of older adults during on-the-road driving. Twenty-six drivers (55–78 yr old) were randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. The exercise program (3 sessions of 60 min/wk for 8 wk) incorporated tasks that induced the participants to respond quickly to challenging situations. On-...


The potential role of physical activity on driving performance and safety among...

Marmeleira, J.; Vogelaere, P.; Godinho, M.

The elderly represent the fastest growing driving population. Older drivers have a high crash rate per distance traveled, a high risk of injury or death in traffic accidents, and are commonly found to be ‘at fault’ in crashes. This reality has focused more interest on issues associated with the fitness to drive and the safety of older drivers. Many older adults depend greatly on their personal vehicle for trans...


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