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152 gap statements mined from Older Adults Driving Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 1,272 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • Future research could explore the use of road buffer network or similar approaches to operationalizing an activity space. As such, future research should consider its use to better understand the geospatial burden of providing rides to an older adult. The findings should be replicated using larger and more representative samples.

    Quantifying the Spatial Burden of Informal Ride Provision for Older Adults Using Activity Space Analysis and GIS · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could examine infrastructure that supports active modes of transportation that are easier to use for those unable to walk, including universal design methods mentioned above.

    Transportation Walking Among US Adults With and Without Transportation Insecurity, 2022 National Health Interview Survey · 2026 · DOI

  • Whether these triggers are one-off events or can be linked to existing potentially driver-impairing (PDI) conditions and medications remains to be determined.

    Potentially driver-impairing health conditions and typical fatal crash circumstances among older drivers. Epidemiological national register-based study in Sweden · 2026 · DOI

  • These findings suggest that caution is warranted when relying on self-report data to assess older drivers' driving performance, and that the anxious driving style score, which reflects confidence in driving ability, may serve as a useful tool for identifying older drivers with inaccurate self-assessments of their driving behavior.

    Understanding bias in older drivers’ self-reported driving styles using naturalistic driving data · 2026 · DOI

  • Results suggest that visual acuity alone is insufficient to fully describe visual function for predicting performance in a driving task, but the ideal variables for prediction of performance in a night driving situation are not clear.

    Mesopic and glare driving performance in a driving simulator · 2025 · DOI

  • Future research should examine the predictive validity of the developed task, particularly its relationship with crash rates in individuals with brain damage.

    The development and validation of a Japanese hazard perception task · 2025 · DOI

  • It remains unclear, and is worth further investigation, whether the adoption and ex‑ pansion of virtual environment infrastructure and resources would permanently change the spatial mobility patterns of older Chinese immigrants, and other older adults, in the post‑pandemic era.

    Spatial Mobility Change Among Older Chinese Immigrants During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Physical, Social, and Virtual Environmental Factors · 2025 · DOI

  • An important area for future research is the development of functionally relevant, sensory-adapted mobility measures that better capture how individuals with visual impairment interact with real-world driving environments.

    Visual Impairment and Driving in Older Adults: A Narrative Review · 2026 · DOI

  • Existing research has not fully addressed the factors associated with life-space mobility in older adults with chronic respiratory disease. There is a need for comprehensive analysis of the demographic, clinical, financial, social, and environmental factors associated with life-space mobility.

    Factors associated with life-space mobility in older adults with chronic respiratory disease: IMIAS study · 2026 · DOI

  • Throughout the literature, these aspects constantly appear as mutually reinforcing, elucidating why isolated or single-issue interventions frequently provide limited or inconsistent results.

    Active ageing, social inclusion, and public transportation: A policy analysis and narrative review · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should examine how perceptions of SAVs change through direct exposure and repeated interaction, as earlier studies suggest that familiarity with automated mobility services can reduce concerns and improve acceptance over time.

    Shared autonomous vehicles and inclusive mobility: perceptions of older adults and people with reduced mobility in Athens, Greece · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a limited understanding of the psychological aspects of consumption and accessibility among electric vehicle users in Kerala. Most previous studies examine purchase intention before adoption rather than psychological adaptation after ownership.

    The Psychological Aspects of Consumption and Accessibility of Electric Vehicle Users in Kerala · 2026 · DOI

  • The cost of transportation, service delays, and limited ride availability are key transportation challenges affecting public transit users when accessing healthcare services in Dallas and Detroit.

    Access to Healthcare: How Transportation Challenges Affect Chronically Ill Populations in Dallas, TX, and Detroit, MI · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to examine the relationship between transportation insecurity and health status, particularly for individuals with chronic health conditions. Prior studies have found that low-income populations face greater transportation burdens, but there is a gap in understanding the impact of transportation insecurity on access to healthcare.

    Access to Healthcare: How Transportation Challenges Affect Chronically Ill Populations in Dallas, TX, and Detroit, MI · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges in collecting data from people living with dementia, including the need for in-person interviews and the use of equipment-related to audio recording. The study also identifies challenges in analyzing the data, including the need for reflexive thematic analysis and the use of NVivo software.

    Exploring the cognitive aspects of walking in the neighborhoods among people living with dementia · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap includes the need to explore the cognitive aspects of walking experiences of people living with dementia in neighborhoods. The study aims to address this gap by identifying attributes that support and hinder their ability to walk outside the home.

    Exploring the cognitive aspects of walking in the neighborhoods among people living with dementia · 2026 · DOI

  • There is limited empirical evidence on the relationship between driving decline and relocation to senior living communities. Prior studies have not examined the relationship between driving status and relocation to senior living communities in detail. There is a need for studies that investigate the impact of driving decline on residential transitions among older adults.

    Does experiencing driving-related challenges increase older adults’ likelihood of entering senior living communities? · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of research on the effect of AV kinematics and eHMI on older pedestrians' crossing behavior. The need to investigate the difference in crossing behavior between younger and older pedestrians.

    Crossing in the dark: Investigating the effect of vehicle kinematics and eHMI on older pedestrians’ crossing behavior in a virtual reality experiment · 2026 · DOI

  • Conclusions about the potential value of coverage for NEMT are limited by the short evaluation period and lack of data on NEMT benefit generosity and use.

    Year 1 Impact of Offering Non‐Emergency Medical Transportation on Care Utilization Among Low‐Income and Disabled Beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage · 2026 · DOI

  • One challenge is the difficulty in predicting when a person with dementia/MCI will no longer be safe to drive. Another challenge is the need for clear and compassionate communication from health professionals during the driving cessation process. A third challenge is the lack of support from health professionals for people with dementia/MCI during the post-cessation phase.

    Insights From Older People With Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment on the Management of Driving Cessation by Health Professionals: A Qualitative Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Although this work was limited by a small sample size, it offers initial, real-world evidence to support use of the methods in a larger study that investigates head scanning of drivers with HVFL in daily driving.

    Head Scanning by Drivers With Left Homonymous Visual Field Loss: A Naturalistic Driving Pilot Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Though independent mobility has a considerable impact on an individual’s quality of life, employability, and social participation, few studies have examined the impact of specialized mobility services for people with visual impairments (PVI) globally.

    Impact of specialized mobility services on independent travel, economic outcomes, and well-being for people with low vision and blindness: an international survey · 2026 · DOI

  • Provide clear information about available options (based on the outcome of the health professional's fitness to drive assessment), for example, pursue practical assessment or relinquish licence Involve the family in discussions if the person wishes Begin by informing the person of the recommendation to retire from driving using simple, straight forward language Acknowledge the person's personal connection…

    Insights From Older People With Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment on the Management of Driving Cessation by Health Professionals: A Qualitative Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigating the effectiveness of incorporating self-assessment and objective risk stratification in clinical driving evaluations, - Examining the relationship between self-reported driving concerns and crash risk in female drivers, - Developing more comprehensive and accurate methods for identifying high-risk…

    Self‐Reported Driving Problems Predict Future Traffic Crashes in Older Men: Prevalence and Determinants of Unrecognized Imminent Risk · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigate the neural basis of adaptive cognitive control in older adults, - examine the effects of age on driving performance in more realistic scenarios, - develop interventions to improve cognitive control in older…

    Aging on the road: neural and behavioral correlates of cognitive control during distracted driving · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Future research could explore the use of road buffer network or similar approaches to operationalizing an activity space (“Quantifying the Spatial Burden of Informal Ride Provision for Older Adults…”, 2026); (2) Future research could examine infrastructure that supports active modes of transportation that are easier to use for those unable to walk, including universal design methods mentioned above (“Transportation Walking Among US Adults With and Without Transportation…”, 2026); (3) Whether these triggers are one-off events or can be linked to existing potentially driver-impairing (PDI) conditions and medications remains to be determined (“Potentially driver-impairing health conditions and typical fatal crash…”, 2026); (4) There is a need for comprehensive analysis of the demographic, clinical, financial, social, and environmental factors associated with life-space mobility (“Factors associated with life-space mobility in older adults with chronic…”, 2026); (5) There is a limited understanding of the psychological aspects of consumption and accessibility among electric vehicle users in Kerala (“The Psychological Aspects of Consumption and Accessibility of Electric Vehicle…”, 2026). 152 gap statements have been mined from Older Adults Driving Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 1,272 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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