helping senior drivers to be safe drivers u of m centre on aging - spring research symposium
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Growing Population of Seniors
From 2001-2006 the total number of drivers in Manitoba grew by 5%
Each age category of drivers 55 and older grew in excess of that average
There are now almost 250,000 drivers in Manitoba aged 55 years and older
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Growing Population of Seniors
The fastest growing age group was drivers aged 55-64
The number of drivers in this age group increased by a staggering 27%
This is more then five times the average!
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Collision Trends for Seniors
Drivers over 55 years of age account for approx. 30% of all Manitoba Drivers
These drivers comprise only 17% of all drivers involved in collisions in 2006
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Collision Trends for Seniors
As expected, the cause of collisions varies greatly as age increases
Seniors are less likely to be involved in collisions caused by aggressive
driving
Seniors are over-represented in collisions caused by poor decision making / execution of tasks
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Life has been Planned for Cars
Gil Penalosa, Walk & Bike for Life:
“Over the last 80 years, we have built cities more for cars’ mobility than children’s happiness. And when we define our cities around cars, what do we get? We get more cars.”
As a result of this focus, many older drivers fear the loss of their driving ability and the associated freedom.
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MPI Road Safety Focus
Education – provide seniors with the knowledge and tools to keep them driving safer, longer
Awareness – ensure that seniors are aware of the unique challenges they face as drivers
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MPI Road Safety Delivery
Partnerships – working together with organizations who share our road safety concerns
Presentations – offering our knowledge of specific issues to groups throughout the province
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Manitoba Society of Seniors
“Safe Driving for Seniors”
Pilot project with three presentations already scheduled from May
Goal is to offer this information throughout the province through
a network of volunteer presenters
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Manitoba Society of Seniors
Two-hour information session, presented for seniors, by senior
Focus includes:
- how aging affects driving skills
- medications and driving
- tips for improving your driving
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Safety Services Manitoba
“Mature Driver Workshop”
Planning to pilot this new course during the 2008 season
Aimed directly at enhancing the driving skills and knowledge of senior drivers
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Other Driving Presentations
Provided directly from the Road Safety office, done on request
Presentations can cover general information or something specific, like winter driving
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