Supporting safe resumption of driving on a person with a brain injury using an event data recorder: A case study

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to comprehensively evaluate driving behavior using an event data recorder and to support the resumption of driving. An on-road driving assessment was conducted on a person with brain injury. The occupational therapist mailed the results of the evaluation in writing and asked for his feedback. In the questionnaire after the on-road driving assessment, positive impressions about the opportunity to objectively recognize his own driving behavior were recorded. We performed an on-road driving assessment using an event data recorder and presented the results in writing. This may have provided an opportunity for him to reflect on his own driving behavior and provide useful information for his family to help them understand his driving ability.