
Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
This study investigated the relationship between cerebral gray matter (GM) regions and driving safety behaviors (DSBs) of 98 older drivers without dementia (mean age, 77.72 ± 3.677 years). Their DSBs were evaluated on actual vehicles running a closed-circuit course. The DSB was scored in six categories: DSB1, visual search behavior; DSB2, speeding; DSB3, signaling indicator; DSB4, vehicle stability; DSB5, positioning; DSB6, steering. scores calculated by single instructor; larger indicated safer performances. Regional GM volumes measured with voxel-based morphometry magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Out 56 regions, 18 correlated categories except for DSB4. When region multiple categories, positive or negative response uniformly determined respective despite clear differences categories. result suggests possible existence two contradictory mechanisms brain DSB. left postcentral gyrus may largely function regulating because it negatively five Thus, MRI's measurement regional help deepen understanding diversity complexity inherent functions DSBs.
Language: Английский