CARS APPEAR SUDDENLY
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by Gunther Doerfert, Auto Safety Columnist
CARS APPEAR SUDDENLY
BURR HILL, VA.: George Z. observes that vehicles appear before him so suddenly that he feels in continual danger while driving or as a passenger. He no longer drives if he can get to his destination by some safer means.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has this to offer for better safety: "Be on the lookout for other cars. Make sure mirrors are adequate. Don't wear glasses with side pieces that block your view".
George may have also a depth perception problem which gets worse as further aging affects his ability to focus his eyes properly or quickly. He should discuss this with his ophthalmologist or optometrist. Perhaps a new prescription is needed. There is no perfect answer to this problem which we all will face in time. Just be mighty careful. Have the courage at some point to admit that it is no longer safe for self or others to continue to be behind the wheel.
The number of older persons in our communities is growing rapidly. All of us need to be concerned about this either because our "time" is near also or because our safety on the streets is threatened by others. We need to provide good alternatives to driving even though it obviously is going to cost our communities some extra money.
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by Gunther Doerfert, Auto Safety Columnist
CARS APPEAR SUDDENLY
BURR HILL, VA.: George Z. observes that vehicles appear before him so suddenly that he feels in continual danger while driving or as a passenger. He no longer drives if he can get to his destination by some safer means.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has this to offer for better safety: "Be on the lookout for other cars. Make sure mirrors are adequate. Don't wear glasses with side pieces that block your view".
George may have also a depth perception problem which gets worse as further aging affects his ability to focus his eyes properly or quickly. He should discuss this with his ophthalmologist or optometrist. Perhaps a new prescription is needed. There is no perfect answer to this problem which we all will face in time. Just be mighty careful. Have the courage at some point to admit that it is no longer safe for self or others to continue to be behind the wheel.
The number of older persons in our communities is growing rapidly. All of us need to be concerned about this either because our "time" is near also or because our safety on the streets is threatened by others. We need to provide good alternatives to driving even though it obviously is going to cost our communities some extra money.
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posted by WRECK-LESS at Friday, September 09, 2005
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