There is as much a social need for alternative transportation as there is service need. This subject was regarded by most participants as needing more information. Policy Implications - Public Education and Perceptions of Older Citizens One issue that was highlighted was the bias in the media against mature drivers, which adds to misperceptions by the public. Consequently, participants stressed the need for public awareness and educational campaigns to counter these misperceptions. Senior driver crashes get a lot of attention from the media.
Media needs to be turned around.
There needs to be more education on recognition of symptoms, overcoming bias, and available services. Predict change in attitudes when baby boomers hit older age. Stresses on social systems when this happens. Lawmakers can't sit and wait. They need to be a part of the changing process.