Driving Simulator Training Is Associated with Reduced Inhibitory Workload in Older Drivers

摘要: Background: In demanding cognitive tasks, older people mostly experience more problems than younger people, and their brain workload is higher. An overloaded or exhausted mental frequently associated with unsafe driving behavior. this paper, we hypothesize that 10 active training sessions in a simulator positively influence workload, which relates to beneficial increase on-road performance. Methods: Ninety-one healthy drivers (62–87 years) were randomly assigned to: (a) simulator-training group; (b) an attention-training (c) control group. The dependent variables of study (theta Fz/alpha Pz), performance three for inhibition inadequate responses (Stroop, Negative Priming, Flanker) required. Seventy-seven participants (85% the total sample) completed training. Training gains analyzed by using multiple regression analysis planned comparisons. Results: results revealed reduced during tasks. group tasks did not improve, but less compared Conclusion: Adding our first paper on Drive-Wise project, now focuses superiority training, regards reducing workload. change seems be positive drivers’ behavior road. Hence, lasting only ten leads neuroplastic changes. This demonstrates plasticity its possible real