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Original Articles

Examining Physiological Responses Across Different Driving Maneuvers During an On-road Driving Task: A Pilot Study Comparing Older and Younger Drivers

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Pages 225-233 | Received 23 Apr 2014, Accepted 08 Jun 2014, Published online: 17 Nov 2014

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