Contrast sensitivity for drifting sine wave gratings in near visual periphery predicts older drivers' accident risk

Drivers over the age of 70 have a significantly higher rate of intersection collisions than younger drivers. Many of their accidents involve a visual detection error, resulting in a right-of-way violation and a collision with an oncoming vehicle. Three studies relating older drivers' peripheral...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Henderson, Albert Steven
Other Authors: Don C Donderi (Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2011
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=104505