Friday, March 11, 2011

Elderly Tend to Drive Slower to Make Up for Reaction Time - Yahoo! News

One reason that elderly people tend to be slower drivers than younger people is because they have a narrower field of vision and have more difficulty seeing pedestrians, according to a new study.

Israeli researchers tested experienced elderly and non-elderly drivers, and compared the differences between them in reaction times and when pedestrians were perceived as hazards.

Did you ever wonder why older drivers tend to drive slower? This article may help you understand more about this question.

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