Driver-Assisted Cars and the Over 60s: Have Your Say

Have you heard about driverless cars? Ever wondered what a driver-assisted car is?

If you have purchased a car over the last five years or so, you might be surprised to learn that you are already driving a car that is partially automated and supports driving. These systems, known as Advanced-Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), give automatic warnings and alerts to drivers and assist with parking and lane changing.

Research suggests that Australians over the age of 60 are the fastest growing group intending to purchase a new vehicle. Seniors’ car buying power means there’s a need to understand what they want in their cars and what they think about ADAS car technology.

Now National Seniors Australia has partnered with researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) to research and better understand what role ageing and cognition has on adapting to this technology.

A survey has been designed to collect the views of over 60s. The survey takes approximately 40 minutes to complete and you can access the survey here.

With your help National Seniors Australia hope to learn more about consumer attitudes to ADAS, use of the technology and how psychological, behavioural and cognitive factors predict ADAS use and trust.

• Topics:

• Seniors
• Road Safety
• Motoring