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Senior Citizens Behind the Wheel
Summary: An argument on why senior citizens should be tested on their ability to drive safely.
Many concerns have been expressed about the potential dangers elderly drivers present when operating a vehicle. Mental and physical capabilities begin to decline as a person ages. When their health deteriorates, the well being of other individuals on the road is at stake. Many elderly drivers should not drive due to their medical history and the fact that they might suffer from possible side effects from taking multiple prescription medicines. In addition, local organizations and neighbors can provide transportation for the elderly to keep them from endangering themselves and others. The threat senior citizens create when driving can be avoided if they are tested to ensure their competence as a driver.
Driving is a privilege that should not be taken lightly when people's lives are at stake. The article, "Elderly drivers: what are the dangers"," from Page Wise, Inc. states driving depends heavily on a "person's physical and...
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