Question 7754
Due to the loss of psychophysical abilities, in which traffic situations are older people more likely to be involved in an accident?
- In complex situations that do not require a quick response.
- In complex situations that require a quick response.
- In simple situations that do not require a quick response.
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Correct answer: In complex situations that require a quick response.
Older people have more accidents when a situation is complex and also requires a quick reaction. Reaction time tends to get longer with age, and analyzing traffic and making decisions become harder. At an intersection, or when entering or leaving a road with high-speed traffic, there is a lot to look at and little time to act.