The Plight of the Aging Drivers

Title:
The Plight of the Aging Drivers
Word Count:
561

Summary:
Senior drivers over seventy pose a risk for fatal car accidents. There are a lot of statistics

Keywords:
car accidents, fear, lifestyle

Article Body:
Most adults, especially men, view their driver´s license as a mark of independence. This indep

Statistically speaking, older adults are nine times more likely to be involved in fatal car ac

Senior drivers over seventy do pose a risk. Statistics also show that more elderly drivers ove

Some of the things that poses concern for senior drivers include poor vision, poor hearing, po

Other conditions or situations that can impair a driver’s ability to safely operate a motor ve


Cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration can reduce visual acuity and limit visual fields
Something as simple as a clogged ear passage can create a hearing loss. A doctor can identify

Good drivers rely on looking out rear and side windows as well as checking rearview mirrors. W

Many elderly drivers take several medications for health conditions. Those medications may int

As we age, we slow down, and reaction times diminish. Keeping extra space between the driver’s

The keys to reducing accidents and unsafe driving are for older adults and their family member

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