Older Drivers Know Their Shortcomings, Except One

Friday, August 14, 2009 - 12:28 in Health & Medicine

Many drivers over age 70 realize their reaction time is slower and compensate by driving more carefully, says Matthew Romoser, who studies human performance while using machines. The problem is older drivers usually fail to see dangers coming at them sideways, a different direction than expected.

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