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Do Older Drivers Pose a Risk to Other Road Users?

Jim Langford Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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Megan Bohensky Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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Sjaanie Koppel Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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Stuart Newstead Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
Pages 181-189 | Received 19 Dec 2007, Accepted 10 Feb 2008, Published online: 02 Jun 2008

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