Keynote Speech: Navigating the Road Ahead

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Driving cessation is a major life transition for many older adults, with real impacts on independence, confidence, identity and day-to-day participation. While we know a lot about the risks associated with stopping driving, much less attention has been given to the fact that older adults don’t experience this transition in the same way.

A structured thematic analysis of existing research in these papers identified five recurring coping profiles: Proactive Adapters, Reluctant but Responsible, Identity-Threatened Resisters, Socially Supported Dependents, and Constrained Survivors. Each segment shows distinct demographic patterns, coping strategies and risks. Proactive Adapters and Supported Dependents demonstrate the most positive outcomes, whereas Identity-Threatened Resisters and Constrained Survivors experience the greatest psychological and social burden. Understanding these segments helps practitioners tailor their approach.

Overall, the work shows that driving cessation is not a single event but a varied and personal journey. Matching support to the type of older adult can improve wellbeing, reduce conflict and help people stay mobile and connected after they stop driving.

Cyfnod	28 Ebr 2026
Teitl y digwyddiad	Mature Drivers' Conference: Safe System Thinking for Mature Road Users
Math o ddigwyddiad	Cynhadledd
Lleoliad	Birmingham, Teyrnas Unedig Prydain Fawr a Gogledd IwerddonDangos ar fap
Graddau amlygrwydd	Cenedlaethol