Neuropsychological Aspects of Motor Vehicle Operation

  • C. Alan Hopewell
  • A. H. van Zomeren
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Part of the Foundations of Neuropsychology book series (FNPS, volume 2)

Abstract

An increasing number of survivors of significant traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States as well as other countries demonstrate permanently disabling neuropsychological sequelae to their injuries. The National Head Injury Foundation estimates that as many as 70,000 individuals each year are left with intellectual impairment of such a degree as to preclude return to a normal life. These injuries also account for an estimated 4.1 million preretirement years of disability, more than from cancer, cardiac arrest, and stroke combined (Bush, 1986). This situation results in large numbers of young TBI victims being unable to perform many functions related to independent living, such as the operation of a motor vehicle.

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Traumatic Brain Injury Motor Vehicle Traumatic Brain Injury Patient Accident Risk Organic Brain Syndrome 
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