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Age and Driving

Southern California Research Institute

7065 Hayvenhurst Avenue, Suite 9
Van Nuys, CA  91406
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS

New Publication

Manual Versus Automatic Sampling Variations of a Preliminary Alcohol Screening Device (PAS)

Utilization of a manual sampling function as an alternative to the automatic sampling function in the Alco-Sensor IV Black Dot Model has been recognized by the manufacturer to potentially underestimate an individual’s true breath alcohol content. [+]

New Publication

The Long Beach/Fort Lauderdale Relative Risk Study

Data were collected on 2,871 crashes of all severities and a matched control group of drivers selected from the same time, location, and direction of travel as the crash drivers. Increases in relative risk were observed at BACs of .04–.05. [+]

Recent Publication

Cognition, but not sensation, mediates age-related changes in the ability to monitor the environment

The objective of the study was to determine which age-related changes in sensation and cognition are associated with age-related changes in the ability to monitor the environment. [+]

Recent Publication

Drinking and driving among high-risk young Mexican-American men

Determinants of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) were explored among a sample of relatively young Mexican-American males with limited income and education, high levels of alcohol consumption, and regular vehicle use. [+]

RESEARCH AREAS

The effects of age on driving performance and behavior  [+]

Alcohol Impairment [+]

Cultural differences in drinking and drinking and driving  [+]

Pharmaceutical drugs  [+]

Standardized field sobriety tests  [+]