Michigan Traffic Safety Summit March 13 2007 Traffic

Michigan Traffic Safety Summit March 13, 2007 Traffic Improvement Association Oakland County, Michigan Mature Driver Workshops TIA/Ford Fund Pilot Program SMART Proposal Presented by: Joan Rich, TIA Director, Mature Driver Programs

MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOP Our 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 10 mph 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: Traffic Improvement Association STARTED : March 20, 1967 - 40 Year History WHERE: Oakland County, Michigan WHAT IT IS: Public-private, non-profit traffic safety organization promoting traffic safety through the 3 E’s SHAREHOLDERS: 65 communities; County agencies – RCOC, 45 law enforcement agencies, 15 district courts, schools; businesses; citizens; communities in Wayne & Macomb Counties

Elderly Mobility: Older driver traffic safety is an important issue since we have a society that is overly dependent on personal vehicles. • Increase in elderly licensed drivers: This trend will accelerate as the baby boomers age. • Auto dependency: The elderly depend on cars for access to services and social events. • 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 LIFE (An ice cream cone) REQUIRES SELF EVALUATION

SENIOR 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: Population (in millions) The state trends reflect the national trends. Dramatic increases are coming ! 10 8 6 4 2 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 Elderly Source: Michigan Office of Services to the Aging 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Non-Elderly

All elder citizens will have some diminished capabilities. Recognizing this is critical to driving safely ! AGE = Change Sometimes a little Sometimes a great deal

…reacts 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 & GRANTS AAA MI, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Comerica Fund, Daimler. Chrysler Fund, DTE Energy Foundation, Ford Fund, General Motors Corp, MDOT, State Farm Insurance, University of Alabama Birmingham AND ALSO THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES : Police departments, Insurance agents, Businesses Presented in up to 7 counties in Southeast Michigan each year 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 WORKSHOP Two 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

MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOP DAYS 1 & 2 Each day is 4 1/2 hours, lunch is provided. Offered at local senior centers, residences, community buildings Presented April through October 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 DAY 3 FIELD of VIEW - UFOV . USEFUL. EVALUATION . ON-ROAD. COMING IN 2007…… CARFIT. .

MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOP FIELD of VIEW - UFOV . USEFUL. : Computer generated, touch screen : Cognition evaluation : Cognition deficiency = Higher risk of crash involvement : Over 18 years of field experience : Rehabilitation component successful

UFOV – Useful Field of View Welcome to UFOV® Test 1 This exercise will measure how fast you can identify a single object. Touch continue for a demonstration

Welcome to UFOV® Test 2 This 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

MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOP ON-ROAD EVALUATION . INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION OF STUDENTS • Structured, predetermined route in familiar area • Mirror on dash - watch eye movement, can address cognition • If student ability is uncertain, discretion is used STUDENT VIEW OF ROAD EVALUATION • “ Most important part of the workshop…. ” • Students are conscientious and seek honest critique • Most helpful driving skills: mirror alignment, hand position on steering wheel, headlights on during day – easier to be seen

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 SOLUTIONS Rehabilitation - 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 selfevaluate 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 u. Begin with a Michigan pilot program u. Present a minimum of 8 workshops thru hospitals u. Increase number of AAA certified instructors by 8 u. Provide hospital rehab units with improved technology/equipment to help seniors u. Create a link between the senior driver and rehab opportunities at hospitals u. Advertise and promote concept at the NORA Conference in March 2007 in Charleston, SC u. Provide Ford with an opportunity to connect with elder drivers by marketing new technologies, etc.

Phase 1 Partnering Hospitals Currently negotiating with: v Beaumont – Royal Oak/Troy – Oakland County v St. Joseph’s – Ann Arbor – Washtenaw County v Mary Free Bed – Grand Rapids – Kent County v 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 u Training and materials for personnel to become certified instructors with support from AAA Michigan u Provide workshop how-to manual, support in the marketing of workshops, student workbooks u Provide a new UFOV evaluator at NO COST u 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 u u Develop and implement 3 pilot projects in Oakland county to expand alternative transportation opportunities for seniors utilizing volunteers 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 SMART accepted proposal and is able to contribute partial funding towards pilots TIA is actively seeking additional funding

THANK YOU For More Information About TIA Workshops Contact: Joan Rich Traffic Improvement Association 2187 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 140 Sylvan Lake, MI 48320 248 -334 -4971 joanr@tiami. org

MATURE DRIVER WORKSHOP Oh, 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