michigan traffic safety summit march 13, 2007 mature driver workshops tia/ford fund pilot program...
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Michigan Traffic Safety SummitMarch 13, 2007
Mature Driver WorkshopsTIA/Ford Fund Pilot Program
SMART Proposal
Presented by: Joan Rich, TIA
Director, Mature Driver Programs
Traffic Improvement AssociationOakland County, Michigan
MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOPOur students can answer these questions – can you??
1. The risk of any driver being involved in a crash in the next year?a) 1 in 5 b) 1 in 100 c) 1 in 500 d) 1 in 1,000
2. The correct following distance is: a) 1 car length for each 10mph b) 60’ c) 3 – 5 seconds
3. The hand position that gives the most vehicle control:
a) 10:00 & 2:00 b) 9:00 & 3:00 c) 8:00 & 4:00
4. Pumping your brakes is recommended for all braking systems.
True False
5. Your visual field should extend _____seconds ahead of you.
a) 20 b) 30 c) 10
WHO WE ARE: WHO WE ARE: Traffic Improvement AssociationTraffic Improvement Association
STARTED : STARTED : March 20, 1967 - 40 Year HistoryMarch 20, 1967 - 40 Year History
WHERE:WHERE: Oakland County, MichiganOakland County, Michigan
WHAT IT IS: WHAT IT IS: Public-private, non-profit traffic safety organizationPublic-private, non-profit traffic safety organization promoting traffic safety through the 3 E’spromoting traffic safety through the 3 E’s
SHAREHOLDERS: SHAREHOLDERS: 65 communities; County agencies – RCOC, 45 65 communities; County agencies – RCOC, 45 law enforcement agencies,15 district courts, schools; businesses; law enforcement agencies,15 district courts, schools; businesses; citizens; communities in Wayne & Macombcitizens; communities in Wayne & Macomb CountiesCounties
Elderly Mobility:Older driver traffic safety is an important issue since we have a society that is overly
dependent on personal vehicles.
•Auto dependency: The elderly depend on cars for access to services and social events.
•Increase in elderly licensed drivers: This trend will accelerate as the baby boomers age.
•Sign of independence: Driving is an important sign of independence for seniors. Yet, it is also a responsibility.
LOSS OF LICENSE = LOSS OF QUALITY OF LIFELOSS OF LICENSE = LOSS OF QUALITY OF LIFE(An ice cream cone)(An ice cream cone)
REQUIRES SELF EVALUATIONREQUIRES SELF EVALUATION
SENIOR DRIVER ISSUESSENIOR DRIVER ISSUES
GROWING POPULATION - DOUBLE IN 15-20 YEARS
BESIDES 16-20 AGE GROUP, SENIORS HAVE THE HIGHEST TRAFFIC CRASH FATALITY RATE
MEDICAL COMMUNITY ISSUE
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUDICIAL SYSTEMS ISSUE
Michigan Population:
The state trends reflect the national trends. Dramatic increases are coming !
1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020
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Source: Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
All elder citizens will have some diminished capabilities.All elder citizens will have some diminished capabilities.
AGE = ChangeAGE = Change
Sometimes a littleSometimes a little
Sometimes a great dealSometimes a great deal
Recognizing this is critical to driving safely !Recognizing this is critical to driving safely !
……reacts to Mature Driver Issuesreacts to Mature Driver Issues
BEGAN FIRST EDUCATION WORKSHOPS 1988-91
Funded by NHTSA Grant; National recognition as a model; Presented in Oakland County
CURRENT WORKSHOPS FUNDED BY CORPORATE SUPPORT & GRANTSAAA MI, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Comerica Fund, DaimlerChrysler Fund, DTE Energy Foundation, Ford Fund, General Motors Corp, MDOT,
Presented in up to 7 counties in Southeast Michigan each year
State Farm Insurance, University of Alabama BirminghamAND ALSO THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES : Police departments, Insurance agents, Businesses
ADDITIONAL TIA INVOLVEMENT WITH ELDERLY MOBILITY:
Helped draft SEMCOG’s “Elderly Mobility & Safety Final Plan of Action”; Members of Senior Mobility committee in Lansing reporting to GTSAC; Chaired 2004 NACEM International Conference; Work with national traffic safety agencies;
MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOP
PHILOSOPHY STAY ON ROAD AS LONG AS SAFELY POSSIBLE
PURPOSE SELF-EVALUATION - VOLUNTARY & CONFIDENTIAL
OBJECTIVES DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PHYSCO-PHYSICAL EVALUATIONS ON-ROAD EVALUATION
MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOPTwo and one-half day workshopTwo and one-half day workshop
AAA DVD-BASED PROGRAM WITH STUDENT WORKBOOK
“Safe Driving for Mature Drivers”INSTRUCTORS - AAA CERTIFIED
40 hours AAA training for certification
8 hour re-certification every 3 years
Primarily retirees
Many are retired law enforcement officers
DAYS 1 & 2DAYS 1 & 2
Each day is 4 1/2 hours, lunch is provided.
Topics taught include: Risk, Visual Habits, Communicating, Adjusting Speed, Margin of Safety, Emergencies, Your Vehicle, You the Mature Operator
Psycho-Physical Evaluation equipment
Compensation skills are taught for age-related changes.
MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOP
Offered at local senior centers, residences, community buildings
Presented April through October
MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOPDAY 3DAY 3
USEFUL FIELD of VIEW - UFOVUSEFUL FIELD of VIEW - UFOV
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ON-ROAD EVALUATIONON-ROAD EVALUATION .
COMING INCOMING IN 2007…… 2007……
CARFITCARFIT . .
MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOP USEFUL FIELD of VIEW - UFOVUSEFUL FIELD of VIEW - UFOV
Over 18 years of field experience
Cognition deficiency = Higher risk of crash involvement
Rehabilitation component successful
Cognition evaluation
Computer generated, touch screen
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Welcome to UFOV® Test 1
This exercise will measure how fast you can identify a single
object.
Touch continue for a demonstration
UFOV – Useful Field of ViewUFOV – Useful Field of View
Welcome to UFOV® Test 2This exercise will measure how fast you can divide your attention
between two objects.
Touch continue for a demonstration
Welcome to UFOV® Test 3
This exercise will measure how fast you can divide your attention
between two objects when the outside object is surrounded by
clutter.
Touch continue for a
demonstration
Sub-Test 3: Selective Attention
ON-ROAD EVALUATIONON-ROAD EVALUATION
INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION OF STUDENTS
• “ Most important part of the workshop….”
• Students are conscientious and seek honest critique
• Mirror on dash - watch eye movement, can address cognition
• Most helpful driving skills: mirror alignment, hand position on steering wheel, headlights on during day – easier to be seen
STUDENT VIEW OF ROAD EVALUATION
• If student ability is uncertain, discretion is used
• Structured, predetermined route in familiar area
MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOP.
MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOP
STRENGTHS
COST - $20, often lowered to $5 - $10 through support of local agencies or businesses
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FOR:Courts, Law enforcement, Family members, Medical community
PROVIDES STUDENTS INFORMATION FOR ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONSRehabilitation - Physical, UFOV, etc.; Transportation, Area Agency on Aging
COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: Physco-Physical evals +UFOV + On-road evaluation
VOLUNTARY (non-government intrusion)
SELF-REGULATION
INSTRUCTORS – Committed, Dedicated, Certified, Encourage student participation, Genuinely caring
CONFIDENTIALITY
Mature Driver Workshop Manual
Developed under MDOT grant in 2006
Designed as a tool to expand workshops for seniors into a statewide program
Would help communities outside TIA’s area to present workshops tailored to their specific needs
Available by request, plan to add to website in near future
FORD FUND/TIA PILOT PROGRAM
TIA was approached by Ford Fund to submit a proposal to enhance Ford’s teenage Driving Skills for Life program by addressing the issue of safe driving for seniors through nation-wide pilot programs. Proposal was accepted in January.
Overall Goal of Pilot Program
Increase the number of older drivers that self-evaluate and improve their driving strategies throughout the USA by participating in the TIA Mature Driver Workshop at local hospital rehabilitation centers.
Phase 1 Objectives - 2007
Begin with a Michigan pilot programPresent a minimum of 8 workshops thru hospitalsIncrease number of AAA certified instructors by 8
Provide hospital rehab units with improved technology/equipment to help seniorsCreate a link between the senior driver and rehab opportunities at hospitalsAdvertise and promote concept at the NORA Conference in March 2007 in Charleston, SCProvide Ford with an opportunity to connect with elder drivers by marketing new technologies, etc.
Phase 1 Partnering Hospitals
Currently negotiating with:
Beaumont – Royal Oak/Troy – Oakland County
St. Joseph’s – Ann Arbor – Washtenaw County
Mary Free Bed – Grand Rapids – Kent County
University of Michigan – Canton/Ann Arbor –
Wayne & Washtenaw Counties
Hospital Requirements
Administration commitment for Rehabilitation and Community Service Units:
• Provide two (2) employees/volunteers to become trained AAA Certified Instructors
• Provide a minimum of two (2) workshops in 2007 at their facility• Promote workshops throughout the hospital community• Provide student and instructor evaluations of the workshops
Provisions for Hospitals
Training and materials for personnel to become certified instructors with support from AAA Michigan
Provide workshop how-to manual, support in the marketing of workshops, student workbooks
Provide a new UFOV evaluator at NO COST
Provide financial assistance towards new equipment for client evaluation, such as a driving simulator
2008 – Phase II
Expand TIA Mature Driver Workshops to pilot areas nationally with other
hospitals if evaluation of Phase I warrants such action.
SMART Proposal
Develop and implement 3 pilot projects in Oakland county to expand alternative transportation opportunities for seniors utilizing volunteers
SMART accepted proposal and is able to contribute partial funding towards pilots TIA is actively seeking additional funding
The overall objective is to utilize volunteers to enhance existing transportation with evening and weekend services, and assist with transportation services for extended medical procedures
For More Information About TIA WorkshopsFor More Information About TIA Workshops
Contact:Contact: Joan RichJoan RichTraffic Improvement AssociationTraffic Improvement Association2187 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 1402187 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 140Sylvan Lake, MI 48320Sylvan Lake, MI [email protected]@tiami.org
THANK YOUTHANK YOU
MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOPOh, yes, the answers to the questions!
1. The risk of any driver being involved in a crash in the next year?a) 1 in 5
2. The correct following distance is: c) 3 – 5 seconds
3. The hand position that gives the most vehicle control:
c) 8:00 & 4:00
4. Pumping your brakes is recommended for all braking systems.
False
5. Your visual field should extend _____seconds ahead of you.
b) 30