Question 7770
What is one of the problems that many older people face as pedestrians on public roads due to the decline of their psychophysical abilities?
- Sidewalk curbs are at the same level as the roadway.
- They have a better sense of direction, especially on streets they do not know well.
- They do not accurately judge the speed at which vehicles are approaching.
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Correct answer: They do not accurately judge the speed at which vehicles are approaching.
Vision and reflexes worsen with age, and many older adults have difficulty judging how fast a car is approaching. In the picture, the woman is waiting next to the crosswalk while a blue passenger car approaches. They also have more difficulty finding their way on unfamiliar streets, and many curbs are too high for them.