Question 5541
Which of the following problems commonly affects older people as pedestrians?
- They are unlikely to become disoriented, even on streets they do not know.
- They have a greater ability to react to any unexpected situation.
- Many do not accurately judge the speed at which vehicles are approaching.
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Correct answer: Many do not accurately judge the speed at which vehicles are approaching.
Vision and reflexes worsen with age, and many older adults misjudge how fast a car is approaching. In the image, the woman with a cane is waiting next to the crosswalk as a passenger car approaches. Older adults also react more slowly and easily become disoriented on unfamiliar streets.