Development of the 'DriveSafe60+' Application to Enhance Driving Competence and Learning among Older Adults
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| Title: | Development of the 'DriveSafe60+' Application to Enhance Driving Competence and Learning among Older Adults |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Pannathat Paiwithayasiritham, Kemmanat Mingsiritham, Wachira Brahmawong, Chaiyos Paiwithayasiritham |
| Source: | Journal of Education and Learning. 2026 15(2):394-403. |
| Availability: | Canadian Center of Science and Education. 1595 Sixteenth Ave Suite 301, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3N9 Canada. Tel: 416-642-2606; Fax: 416-642-2608; e-mail: jel@ccsenet.org; Web site: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jel |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Older Adults, Driver Education, Traffic Safety, Computer Oriented Programs, Handheld Devices, Self Esteem, Decision Making, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Program Development, Adult Learning |
| ISSN: | 1927-5250 1927-5269 |
| Abstract: | The rapid growth of the global aging population presents a significant challenge to road safety, as older drivers face unique risk factors that lead to disproportionately higher rates of traffic-related injuries and fatalities when adjusted for distance traveled. One major contributor to this elevated risk is age-related physical decline. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of DriveSafe60+, a mobile application designed to enhance driving competence and learning among older adults. The application comprises five core components: Driving Ability Test, Health & Alert System, Driving Tips & Training, Safe Driving Report, and Emergency Support (SOS), which were developed based on the competency assessment frameworks of AAMVA, WHO road safety guidelines, Connected Health principles, and Adult Learning Theory. A one-group time-series design was employed with 100 licensed older drivers who used the application for 4 weeks. Driving competence, specifically confidence and decision-making, was assessed before, during, and after application use. Results from a One-way Repeated Measures ANOVA indicated statistically significant improvements in driving competence across all measurement points (F = 1599.932, p < 0.001). These findings demonstrate that DriveSafe60+ effectively enhanced older adults' self-awareness and confidence in driving-related decision-making by supporting self-regulated learning and adaptive driving behaviors. The study suggests that mobile technology is a feasible and practical approach to promoting safer, longer driving among older adults in an aging society. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1507262 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The rapid growth of the global aging population presents a significant challenge to road safety, as older drivers face unique risk factors that lead to disproportionately higher rates of traffic-related injuries and fatalities when adjusted for distance traveled. One major contributor to this elevated risk is age-related physical decline. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of DriveSafe60+, a mobile application designed to enhance driving competence and learning among older adults. The application comprises five core components: Driving Ability Test, Health & Alert System, Driving Tips & Training, Safe Driving Report, and Emergency Support (SOS), which were developed based on the competency assessment frameworks of AAMVA, WHO road safety guidelines, Connected Health principles, and Adult Learning Theory. A one-group time-series design was employed with 100 licensed older drivers who used the application for 4 weeks. Driving competence, specifically confidence and decision-making, was assessed before, during, and after application use. Results from a One-way Repeated Measures ANOVA indicated statistically significant improvements in driving competence across all measurement points (F = 1599.932, p < 0.001). These findings demonstrate that DriveSafe60+ effectively enhanced older adults' self-awareness and confidence in driving-related decision-making by supporting self-regulated learning and adaptive driving behaviors. The study suggests that mobile technology is a feasible and practical approach to promoting safer, longer driving among older adults in an aging society. |
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| ISSN: | 1927-5250 1927-5269 |
