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Elders are great people, but their driving skill may not be too great. Elders should take a driving test every year, for one reason there would be a decrease in car accidents. Many people have been killed by the lack of the elderly peoples driving skills, also because elders should be reminded how to drive because of their fragile health.

Once people reach a certain age their health starts to degrade. It is more severe with some people than with others because it can faster to some people and slower to others. This severely affects a person’s driving capabilities. You need to have keen vision to spot hazards on the road.

We have all had the experience of being stuck behind someone that is either driving too slow, swerving, or breaking way too early; then when we drive up next to them its 9 times out of 10 an elderly driver. I believe that at the age of 75, and older, maybe even a little younger, yearly driving, medical, and vision exams need to be done to renew their licenses. This process can reduce the number of accidents involving seniors, and even help to reduce road rage situations for other drivers on the road. Now I am not trying to say that all accidents are caused by seniors, because younger drivers are responsible for, and are involved in a greater number of serious road traffic crashes than seniors. (Carvel 2002) The point I am trying to make is

Summary: The central focus of Pollastek et al’s (2012) study was to determine why elderly drivers are more likely to be involved in vehicular accidents at intersections than younger experienced drivers. As a means of data collection Pollastek et al (2012) tested the scanning ability of elderly drivers at intersections through a series of different scenarios. Each scenario took place in a simulated environment, testing the scanning ability of elderly drivers where they were instructed to go through 1) a four-way intersection, 2) turn right at a T-intersection and 3) proceed through an intersection. Pollastek et al (2012) found that elderly drivers fail to properly scan for potential hazards while proceeding through intersections. Pollastek et al (2012) also found that by providing video feedback the participants in the training group performed similarly to younger experienced drivers.

Driving is a skill and a necessity in today’s society. As with everything that is designed to help people there are those who take advantage of it and put others in danger. According to a study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2017) some of the most dangerous driving habits that occur in the United States are; speeding, distracted driving, and driving tired. To improve our society we need to focus on these habits and try to break them. In doing so, it will make traveling by road much safer and will reduce the number of people that are killed in motor vehicle accidents.

“An eighty-six year old man killed ten people and injured more than seventy when he drove his Buick into a crowded farmers market in California. In Florida, an eighty-four year old woman drove her car through a window of a Sears and into a cash register and employee” (Murphy). Sadly enough, instances like these are becoming more and more prevalent and require immediate action. It is imperative that a more comprehensive approach be taken when deciding the competence of elderly drivers. Laws must be put into action to mandate and administer testing and re-examining of the skills and eligibility of this group. Equally important, we must consider those who will no longer be able to drive, and ensure their transportation and occupational needs

Many concerns have been expressed about the potential dangers elderly drivers present when operating a vehicle. Mental and physical capabilities begin to decline as a person ages. When their health deteriorates, the well being of other individuals on the road is at stake. Many elderly drivers should not drive due to their medical history and the fact that they might suffer from possible side effects from taking multiple prescription medicines. In addition, local organizations and neighbors can provide transportation for the elderly to keep them from endangering themselves and others. The threat senior citizens create when driving can be avoided if they are tested to ensure their competence as a driver.

Cell phones distracted more than last year. are one of the causes of motor vehicle accidents. This category encompasses all of the factors that are related to drivers and other users of the roadways (such as cyclists and pedestrians) that can possibly contribute to a collision. is a descriptor that encompasses all of the factors that Poor eyesight is a common cause of impaired driving. As a result, many state jurisdictions require simple when driver's licenses are first obtained and each time they are renewed. Many states restrict driver's licenses for those who need glasses or contact lenses and designate such restrictions on the driver's license card. For parties with more chronic, long-term, or deteriorating physical conditions or impairments, the jurisdiction may require certain vehicle modifications before a particular driver is permitted to drive. An example of this latter situation occurs with a handicapped driver who may require hand controls or brakes on his or her vehicle instead of standard pedals. Similarly, for older drivers past a given advanced age in a jurisdiction, drivers may be tested for reaction speeds and vision at each license renewal or more frequent intervals. Behind-the-wheel tests at driver's license renewals or vision tests may be required of these older drivers to ensure their

As we age, we tend to slow in terms of our response time. In addition, hearing and vision may diminish, and muscle strength and flexibility often decrease. Concentrating on a task may become more difficult, and medications taken by a person can interfere with the ability to drive. We need to keep this in mind at all times and determine whether our driving abilities remain up to speed.

It is unfortunate, but the elderly are making the headlines daily, whether it is mistaking the gas for brake pedal or failing to see an oncoming car before making a turn, and the list is endless. Impaired elderly drivers tend to be the leading cause in fatal accidents (Kim, H., & Ashton-Miller, J. 2012). Elderly people tend to experience degeneration of their senses such as declining eyesight including lack of peripheral vision, and hearing that can affect the decisions a person makes as they are driving (Mihm, L. 2014). Elderly drivers should be retested for several reasons. As people age their reaction time decreases. Another reason is that as people get older their vision often starts to deteriorate along with their hearing. I believe that if we retest elderly people then it will help save their lives and the

All people including the elderly, should have to go do a driving test if, they have been involved in at least two accidents within the same year. Plus, these people should have to take a refresser driver’s education class.

Imagine having a loved one get in a fatal car accident caused by another driver. Elderly drivers are an extreme priority in America today. Not only are elders challenged with psychological damage, but they also struggle with the physical effects people face as they grow older. A debated topic going on is whether or not elderly drivers should be required to reapply for their drivers licenses. However, it is evident elderly people should be required with their struggle of vision, hearing, and reaction time.

2. I don't see a problem driving elderly as long as the person can see his/her ayes wheter using glasses or not. The problem is if they can't see and lost their mind due agedness because that time they may cause too many accident and then many people lost their lives.

New technologies and inventions drastically altered life for Americans. Americans were able to afford washing machines, cars, tvs, refrigerators and many labor saving electrical appliances. The invention of permanent press eliminated the need for ironing. The invention of the birth control pill changed how women controlled their lives. The affordability of personal transportation drove the creation of suburban housing. Millions of Americans moved out of inner cities to new homes leaving the economically disadvantaged behind (minorities including: blacks, Chinese). This caused tremendous social disparity and led to the civil rights riots of the 1960s. The rise of national TV networks allowed Americans to see immediately growing issues related

One thing that’s just as dangerous as a young and jittery, under-aged driver without any previous driving experience or perhaps even an intoxicated driver raging aggressively through numerous traffic lights is the thought of a vision impaired, elderly man or woman cruising nonchalantly through the wrong lane of traffic or driving 50 mph on a major highway. Due to the continuous trend of our older generation engaging in traffic accidents that could have been prevented if the proper precautionary actions were taken, I feel that it is only right those citizens who are driving at or above 70 years of age to be required to pass an annual test for eyesight and physical ability before