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Effectiveness of Mandatory License Testing for Older Drivers in Reducing Crash Risk Among Urban Older Australian Drivers

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Pages 326-335 | Received 01 Feb 2004, Accepted 01 May 2004, Published online: 11 Aug 2010

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