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ABSTRACT
Objectives. This national survey identified the content and structure of existing older driver refresher programs in Canada, along with the perceived facilitators and barriers for providing such services. Methods. A cross-Canada telephone survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 27 program managers representing 18 driver refresher programs and nine general health promotion programs for older individuals. Results. Two types of driver programs were identified: pre-road training (including classroom-style group education programs) and on-road training. Only one of the 18 driver refresher programs included visual perception and physical retraining: both interventions have some evidence of effectiveness in improving driving performance. Most program managers emphasized a strong perceived value of supporting/creating driver refresher programs to maintain safe driving. Conclusion. Findings of this study support the urgent need for evidence-based policy development and a strategic plan to ready our nation for the growing number of older drivers who require refresher programs.