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Ongoing projects
Completed Projects
The Road to a Driving Licence for Young People with Neuropsychiatric Diagnoses
Mobilitetscenter har erhållit projektmedel från Trafikverkets skyltfond för att kunna genomföra en
Automatic Transmission Project
Mobilitetscenter received project funding from the Road Sign Fund and conducted a study involving healthy older people.
Tips for Older Drivers
Take care of yourself and others on the road
Driving can be easy to take for granted, but this is the first generation of drivers
Drive Safer with Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmissions were once associated with high fuel consumption and dull driving, but modern versions
Don’t Be the “Hat Guy” Blocking Traffic
A common misconception is that older drivers drive slowly, blocking traffic. To avoid this stereotype,
Getting In and Out of the Car
If entering and exiting the car is challenging, a “Handybar” can be hooked into the door lock, providing
Support Your Local Optician!
Gradual changes, especially in vision, can be hard to notice but are crucial for drivers. An annual eye test can detect
Reversing Aids / Rearview Camera
Reversing aids range from sensor beeps to advanced cameras for better visibility. Often included with new cars
Seat Belt
Always wear a seat belt, though it can be challenging to reach once seated. To make it easier, hold the belt lock while
Hard to See the Speedometer?
Strong sunlight, particularly on digital displays, can make it hard to see the speedometer. The Active GPS is a small
Distance to Steering Wheel and Pedals
Most cars are built to fit drivers around 180 cm tall. Shorter drivers may need to move the seat forward, risking close
Reading Tips and Useful Links
Vägverkets författningssamling om medicinska krav för körkortsinnehav
Äldre och bilkörning – information och vägledning för närstående
Sveriges Trafikskolors Riksförbund
All information om körkort
Försäkringskassan
VTI – Väg- och transportforskningsinstitutet
NTF – Nationalföreningen för trafiksäkerhetens främjande
Personskadeförbundet RTP Neuroförbundet
DHR (Delaktighet Handlingskraft Rörelsefrihet)
Riksförbundet för rörelsehindrade barn och ungdomar
Branschföreningen Svensk Fordonsanpassning
Svensk Trafikmedicinsk Förening (STMF)
Äldre och bilkörning – information och vägledning för närstående
Sveriges Trafikskolors Riksförbund
All information om körkort
Försäkringskassan
VTI – Väg- och transportforskningsinstitutet
NTF – Nationalföreningen för trafiksäkerhetens främjande
Personskadeförbundet RTP Neuroförbundet
DHR (Delaktighet Handlingskraft Rörelsefrihet)
Riksförbundet för rörelsehindrade barn och ungdomar
Branschföreningen Svensk Fordonsanpassning
Svensk Trafikmedicinsk Förening (STMF)
The Swedish Transport Agency’s Regulations on Medical Requirements for Driving Licence Holders
Elderly and Driving – Information and Guidance for Relatives
The Swedish National Association of Driving Schools
All Information on Driving Licences
The Swedish Social Insurance Agency
The Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute
National Association for Road Safety
The Swedish Association of People Injured in Accidents The Neuro Association
DHR (Participation, Action, Freedom)
The National Association for Children and Youth with Mobility Impairments
The Swedish Vehicle Adaptation Industry Association
The Swedish Traffic Medicine Association (STMF)
Elderly and Driving – Information and Guidance for Relatives
The Swedish National Association of Driving Schools
All Information on Driving Licences
The Swedish Social Insurance Agency
The Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute
National Association for Road Safety
The Swedish Association of People Injured in Accidents The Neuro Association
DHR (Participation, Action, Freedom)
The National Association for Children and Youth with Mobility Impairments
The Swedish Vehicle Adaptation Industry Association
The Swedish Traffic Medicine Association (STMF)