 gingembre says: Rearch that corroborates what many of us already suspected was true, based on our own observations. "Researchers looked at intersection crashes in Connecticut from August 2003 to October 2004 and interviewed at-fault drivers to determine what led to the collision. The researchers analyzed answers for age-related trends, comparing three groups — drivers 35-54, 70-79 and 80 plus." Some education could go a long way in prevention. Albeit, some older drivers are just plain stubborn -- in those cases their MD's are required to report to the DMV any physical conditions that could impair driving. (at least in NJ). As I age, I realize my limitations and adjust my driving accordingly. Eyesight is not 20/20 any longer. I try to avoid night driving & if I must drive -- stay in the slow lane and do not change lanes and drive at the speed limit or less, if conditions warrant it, ex.- hazardous weather. Most of us boomers are not stupid; we just need some reality checks. Reality checks...good point, kkcapricorn. Younger drivers need to learn to drive defensively rather than recklessly, while older drivers need to learn to do as you do and drive with full awareness of their limitations. Younger drivers often don't seem to grasp the reality that they don't control the actions of other drivers, some of whom may be under the influence of age-related impairments. And older drivers often seem to be in denial, refusing to accept the reality of their changing physical attributes--vision, reaction time, perception of distance and speed, etc. Driving v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y isn't the only danger posed by some older drivers. Nor is drivingtoofast the only danger posed b... |
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