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Title: Age is more than just a number: The relationship among age, non-chronological age factors, self-perceived driving abilities, and autonomous vehicle acceptance
Authors:
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Award ID(s):
1755746
Publication Date:
NSF-PAR ID:
10381394
Journal Name:
Accident Analysis & Prevention
Volume:
178
Issue:
C
Page Range or eLocation-ID:
106850
ISSN:
0001-4575
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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