Publications by authors named "Mohamed Meskali"
Objective: We assessed the driving skills of novice traditionally trained, novice early-trained, and experienced drivers to evaluate whether supervised early training could improve young drivers' skills.
Background: The overall representation of young male drivers in car crashes is a recurrent problem in developed countries.To prevent this overrepresentation, France institutes an early driver training program from the age of 16 with the supervision of an adult.
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the impact of common hypnotic drugs (zolpidem and zopiclone) on driving performance specifically in older middle-age drivers in urban settings, a scenario previously untested.
- Sixteen healthy participants aged 55 to 65 took part in a controlled study where they drove in simulated urban environments after using these medications, with measures for potential accident scenarios.
- While no significant increase in collisions was observed, the use of zopiclone and flunitrazepam was linked to higher speeds and altered car positioning, suggesting urban driving simulations are valuable for understanding how such medications could influence driving behavior.