Question

Click on the words Week 7 Discussion to enter the Discussion Board for this week. Next, press "Create Threads" to begin your post. Discussion Board Main Post Provide 3 cxamples and explain fully on the following topics. (Number the examples and explain) Elderly drivers and health are a huge controversial topic amongst the aging population. Explain how and why they may be considered to be a hazard. In your discussion, tell what you feel the problems are with the elderly drivers. Do they have disabilities or limitations? How can they face mortality or cause harm to others? .How can these situations be resolved? Use the internet to research your post AND CITE THE SOURCES

Answer 1

*The risk of dying in a road accident seems to increase after the age of 65. Estimates that 60-95% of the increased accident risk is for the older drivers

Old drivers are more likely to be involved in the fatal collision

*Fatigue is important, since :

# It increases the risk of falling asleep lowers the ability to maintain the functional sensory motor skills needed to maintain road position

*Problems with looking out of the rear window

*Slower responding in a Choice Reaction Time Task

*Visual acuity problem/visual impairment

*Altered secondary auditory task

*Cognitive slowing

*Altered memory/memory impairment

*Mental deficiency

*Effects of some ailments /medications

*Deteriorating health

*Poor judgment

*Driving under the influence of alcohol

An 86 year old man drove his automobile into a crowded farmer's market in California, results in the death of 10 people due to reckless driving

In Florida-the U.S state with the largest per capita elderly population, drivers over 80 plowed into a Chinese restaurant, post office, and state official office

*Higher rates of fatality be more in elderly drivers than any other age group. The death rate for drivers over 85 years of age is four times higher than the teenagers. The risk of being killed or injured by a motor vehicle actually increases according to the age

*The situations can be resolved by a change in their driving privileges such as

# Concerning the eyesight and clarify it with the doctor and make sure to wear prescription glasses, if they have any problem

#Controlling vehicle/Control of vehicle

#Improve the confidence level/Don't be nervous

#Attend refresher classes

#Test mental aptitude and driving abilities

Thus we can ensure and promote safe driving, not to revoke driving privileges

*Confirm with the doctor regarding their medication effects while driving