Statistics on accidents and brain science studies present conflicting data about whether young or older drivers are more affected by distracted driving.
the worst offenders of distracted driving, according to NHTSA, are also younger and less experienced: men and women under 20. The under-20 age group had the highest proportion of distracted drivers involved in fatal accidents (16 percent), followed by drivers 20 to 29 years (12 percent).
But when it comes to knowledge, older drivers are naturally distracted. "Internal Thoughts can be particularly difficult for older people to filter, from middle age, but more and more after 65 years, we have evidence that auditory stimuli are hard for them too, to listen for the visual tasks, "says neuroscientist Dr. Cheryl Grady of the Rotman research Institute in Toronto.
" I would advise any driver, but especially older, to avoid distraction as much as possible, do not use the cell phone, GPS systems programming, fiddling with the radio and CD player, and so on, "she said.
But experience can already be help older drivers understand that, as younger drivers, less experienced have the highest accident rate Adolescents and young adults are more likely to carry their mobile devices in the car, using MP3 players and SMS -.. This means distraction of temptation may be more widespread
the solution? Stay safe at any age and keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.
Rachel Adelson writes about technology and behavioral science from his office near Toronto. In an hour to finish this story, she found herself driving behind someone putting on mascara to the wheel.
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