Question 5012
Which of the following problems commonly affects older people as pedestrians?
- They may have trouble distinguishing traffic light colors on wider roads.
- They have a better ability to react to any unexpected event.
- Sidewalk curbs are designed to make it harder to access the street.
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Correct answer: They may have trouble distinguishing traffic light colors on wider roads.
Vision declines with age, and many older people have trouble distinguishing traffic light colors, especially on very wide streets. In the image, an older couple is waiting at the curb of a wide avenue while the pedestrian signal is red. They also react more slowly to unexpected events.