This paper describes the activities performed under Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Contract No. DTFH61-92-C-00085: Investigation of Older Driver Freeway Needs and Capa-bilities. The objectives of the contract were to: (1) identify the characteristics of older drivers that affect their ability to drive on freeways; (2) identify the characteristics of freeway driving that cause the greatest difficulties for older drivers; (3) conduct problem identification research to define the problems experienced by older drivers on freeways, and (4) recommend further research to develop guidelines for countermeasures to accommodate the needs and capabilities of older drivers.
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