วันพุธที่ 27 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2551

Elderly Car Accidents

Author : Eric Morris
Experts have successfully identified some of the major causes of car accidents, and a driver distraction such as using a cell phone, is one of them. However, apart from driver distractions, another major factor that experts have identified as a cause of car accidents is the age of the driver. Studies have shown that there is a higher incidence of car accidents among drivers in certain age groups. These groups include young people between the ages of 16 and 20 who are inexperienced drivers and the elderly who are 70 years or older. The elderly have certain physiological manifestations that develop with old age that can hinder their driving ability.One of the most common problems the elderly face is poor vision. Poor vision is not only a complication of old age, but it is also a complication of many diseases including diabetes, which causes vision to blur. The reflexes of an elderly person are also slower. This in turn slows down the reaction time of an elderly driver making it difficult to make split-second decisions that could prevent an accident. Older people tire easily, making driving longer distances a challenge. This could lead to an elderly person falling asleep at the wheel, causing a serious, if not deadly, accident. Many elderly Americans are facing the day when their driver's license will be taken away. Unfortunately, when an elderly person has severe limitations behind the wheel, there is no other choice. Taking away a driver's license to someone who is used to independence is a tough step, but it does help save the lives of many elderly drivers and ensures the safety of others on the road.Car Accidents provides detailed information on Car Accidents, Car Accident Lawyers, Car Accident Lawsuits, Car Accident Settlements and more. Car Accidents is affiliated with Fatal Car Crashes.
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