Myth-busting for anxious older drivers: Enhancing safety and mobility (Complete)

There is evidence that older New Zealand drivers are more anxious around their driving safety, and consequently are limiting their journeys more than other older driver groups, including those in Australia.  

In an aging population, understanding the actual risks by delivering easily accessible evidence around actual safety in different driving conditions, and also busting myths around journeys where older drivers may be limiting themselves unnecessarily is important. 

Research Provider:

  • William Frith, Research Leader-Road Safety, WSP New Zealand Limited
  • Jared Thomas, Technical Principal-Behavioural Sciences, WSP New Zealand Limited

Steering Group:

  • Simon Douglas, AA Research Foundation
  • Peter King, AA Research Foundation
  • Jack Bergquist, National Product Manager, AA Driving School

Research Reports:

Stage 2: Driver Perceptions Survey (July 2022)

Single point of truth on older drivers - background paper (May 2023)

Older driver infrastructure and vehicle issues- background paper (May 2023)

Research Summary:

Infographics Summary Report - Insights into older driver safety & mobility (May 2023)

Page last updated April 2025