Elderly drivers (ED) have a possible positive effect on the whole road traffic system: they are more mature, have relatively stable character and sensible opinions, and are less aggressive and careless than young drivers. if the percentage of ED increases, this may stabilise and harmonise the whole traffic system. Although there is a general reduction in traffic specific performance capacities from a certain age, results show that certain performance deficiencies can be compensated for by experience and routine. However, it was found that drives with deficiencies in one of dimensions of performance also had difficulty in changing lane correctly, surveying complex situations at intersections, and joining traffic flows. It appears that while ed can cope with smooth traffic system at a reasonable speed, they have difficulties with hectic everyday traffic. Elderly pedestrians are also at greater risk of having a traffic accident, and these are usually more severe. Interviews show that ed rarely give speed as cause of accidents, while they tend to blame other drivers for dangerous situations. Selection of target group is a problem. Is it preferable to concentrate on people now over 65 or on those between 50 and 60 ?
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