Are rural older drivers subject to low-mileage bias?

摘要: Abstract Comparing exposure-based collision statistics between older drivers based on age alone erroneously assumes a linear relationship exposure and frequency. Research has suggested that low-mileage drivers, of any age, tend to have higher rates because the majority their travel is typically congested city streets with potential for collisions, referred as “low-mileage bias”. It unclear whether it appropriate extend this perspective rural where could be expected they would likely very different habits than an urban driver equivalent annual mileage. Consequently, reliance “low-mileage-bias” explanation high among seniors benefit from distinction differences in type driving drivers. This paper used detailed information obtained Global Positioning System (GPS) supported diary study explore bias” exists Revealed behaviour GPS diaries convenience sample 60 aged 54–92 years showed proportion increased self-reported mileage decreased age. finding contrary previous results no was made These results, combined research showing oldest (81 older) counterparts, suggests may not exist context. possible risk understated, but further required. Self-reported groups are useful way organize analyze information, group analysis should excluded.