SENSE-MD: Survey for Mature Drivers

What:
We invite you to participate in an anonymous online survey for mature drivers to share your insights on driving safety needs, preferences, and challenges.

Who:
This survey is open to individuals aged 55 and older who hold a valid driver’s license (or have had one in the past year) and reside in Canada.

When:
The survey will be open until November 30, 2024 (extended), and will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.

Why:
Your responses will assist us in developing technology to support safe driving for mature drivers and provide guidance on when it may be necessary to reduce, restrict, or stop driving.

How:
If you are interested in participating, please follow the instructions below. Thank you for your contribution!

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The SENSE-MD Project and Survey Details
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Study Title:
Sensor Networks for Safe and Engaged Mature Drivers (SENSE-MD): Survey for Mature Drivers

Name and Contact Information of Researcher:
Lindsay McCauley, Carleton University, Advanced Cognitive Engineering Laboratory 
lindsaymccauley@cunet.carleton.ca

Carleton University Project Clearance:
Clearance #: 121710
Date of Clearance: August 29, 2024

Invitation:
We invite Canadian residents aged 55 and older, who currently hold or have held a valid driver's license within the past year, to participate in this survey. The survey is conducted online and anonymously by Lindsay McCauley at Carleton University’s Advanced Cognitive Engineering Laboratory, under the supervision of Dr. Kathleen Van Benthem. The study is funded by the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Aging.  

Objectives and Summary:
This study aims to understand the experiences, needs, and challenges of mature drivers across Canada. The survey will ask about your driving habits, health, safety concerns, and opinions on driving technology. Your feedback will help us develop technology to support safe driving. 

We estimate that the survey will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. Your participation in this survey is voluntary, and you may choose not to take part, or not to answer any of the questions. Once submitted, responses cannot be modified or withdrawn. We aim to survey 50 participants.

Risks and Benefits:
We do not anticipate any risks from taking the survey, nor do we anticipate that you will derive any direct benefit.

Confidentiality and Data Storage:
Your responses to this survey are anonymous and will not be linked to any personal identifiers. We ensure that all data is handled with the utmost confidentiality, and no information that could reveal your identity will be disclosed or published. Research records may be reviewed by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board to verify compliance with ethical standards.

Your data will be stored and protected by Google Forms, but may be disclosed via a court order or data breach. We will password protect any research data that we store or transfer. Your data will be retained for a period of ten years and then securely destroyed.

REB Review and Contact Information:
This project was reviewed and cleared by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board BIf you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact Carleton University Research Ethics Board, preferably by email at ethics@carleton.ca or you can leave a message by phone at 613-520-2600 ext. 2517.
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