Age-based medical screening of drivers in Switzerland: an ecological study comparing accident rates with Austria and Germany

BACKGROUND: In Switzerland, as in various other countries throughout the world, elderly drivers have to pass a medical screening assessment every two years to keep their driver’s licence. The scientific literature shows no clear evidence that these policies improve road safety. This study evaluated...

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Main Authors: Patrizia Hertach, Karin Huwiler, Eva Aigner-Breuss, Tina Gehlert, Kristina Gaster, Hardy Holte, Leon Strassgütl, Steffen Niemann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2022-11-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Online Access:https://smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/5