Effects of in-car support on mental workload and driving performance of older drivers.

Objective: This study examined the extent to which driving performance of 10 older (70-88 years old) and 30 younger participants (30-50 years old) improves as a result of support by a driver assistance system.

Background: Various studies have indicated that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) may provide tailored assistance for older drivers and thereby improve their safe mobility.

Method: While drivers followed an urban route in a driving simulator, an ADAS provided them with prior knowledge on the next intersection.