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This creates controversy in regulating driving in the elderly. Senior citizens are seen by some as among the safest drivers on the road, as they generally do not speed or take risks, and they are more likely to wear seatbelts. [14] Others believe there should be increased testing to ensure older drivers are capable of safe driving. [1]
Red Asphalt is a series of instructional driver's education films and videos produced by the California Highway Patrol, known for their graphic depictions of fatal traffic collisions in a shockumentary style. [1] Horrendously injured and dismembered bodies are shown, typically those of negligent drivers.
FAQs: Safe driving discounts and your car insurance Learn more about saving money on your auto insurance policy — and keeping you and your finances safe — with these common questions.
A driver safety program called the Driver Example Program was developed in 1964 by Chris Imhoff of the (US) National Safety Council. [3] The program instituted a Defensive Driving Course (DDC) . Defensive Driving Courses, along with Instructor Development Courses were offered beginning 1964 and 1965, typically through corporate sponsorships.
Statistics show an estimated 17.6 percent of fatal car crashes between 2017 and 2021 involved a drowsy driver (AAA Foundation). The majority of drowsy-driving crashes happen between midnight and 6 ...
American teens seem to be waiting longer than ever to drive. The share of teenagers with driver’s licenses in the 16-19 age group declined from 64 percent in 1995 to just under 40 percent in ...
Instructional videos may also be shown, demonstrating proper driving strategies and the consequences for not observing the rules. Education is intended to supplement the knowledge obtained from government-printed driving handbooks or manuals and prepares students for tests to obtain a driver's license or learner's permit. In-car instruction ...
The 2024 spring AARP “Smart Driver” senior refresher class is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Watertown Police Department Conference Room, 128 N. Maple.