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One of the common consequences of growing older is a reduction in the skills necessary to operate a motor vehicle safely
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    Definition

    (Driving): "One of the common consequences of growing older is a reduction in the skills necessary

    to operate a motor vehicle safely." (Aging. Salem Press, 2000)

     

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    • How can the existing transportation network meet the needs of seniors less willing and able to drive?

    • What should be the criteria to require seniors to relinquish their driver's licenses?

    • What states have legislation that could be modeled in others.

    • What are the effects of aging on driving ability?

    • How can each person's differing abilities be taken into consideration?

    • What modifications or new technologies can automobile manufacturers add for aging drivers?

    • What changes can be made to highways to make them safer for aged drivers?

    • How does Alzheimer's disease effect driving ability?

    • Should mandatory driving and vision tests should be administered over a certain age?
    • Should medical reviews submitted by physicians be used to determine the fitness of elderly drivers?
     

    Reference Books

    Statistical Abstract of the United States (Reference Desk)


    Gallup Poll: Public Opinion REF HN 90 .P8 G35 "Elderly Drivers"

     

     
     

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    Statistics

     

    Statistical Abstract of the United States (also at Reference Desk)


    Information Plus:  Growing Old in America (also in the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center  Database)

    Gallup Poll: Public Opinion REF HN 90 .P8 G35 "Elderly Drivers"


    Older Americans: A Changing Market: The American Generations Series REF HQ1064 .U5 O43 p. 60-62

     

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