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Yakarta, alive – Driving is not only about being able to administer a vehicle, but also refers to the great responsibility for self -safety and other road users.
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As we age, elderly (elderly) drivers face different challenges of young drivers, especially those related to physical, mental and drug use that can affect their performance on the road.
In Indonesia, despite the fact that the minimum age to obtain a driver’s license (SIM) is established in 17 years, there is no legal limit in the maximum age.
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However, according to Security Defensive Consultant Indonesia (SDCI), the ideal age to drive is between 17 and 60 years. Outside this range, both below and above, the risk of accidents increases significantly.
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These are some of the main reasons why old drivers should consider that they no longer drive, mentioned VIVA of the official website of Suzuki.
1. Decrease in physical capacity
As we age, physical ability tends to decrease. Disorders of the sense of sight, the decrease in hearing and the weakening of the reflexes become a fairly serious factor.
The blurred vision can hinder the elderly drivers recognize traffic signs, road marks or pedestrians.
Then, the reduced audience can do not listen to the sound of the horn or the siren of the emergency vehicle.
Then, the elderly driver has a slower reflection that hinders the ability to quickly respond to emergency conditions along the way.
2. Side effects of drugs
Many older people regularly take drugs for various health conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart or nerve disorders. Some drugs may have side effects in the form of drowsiness, dizziness, confusion or slow thought.
This condition can certainly interfere with the ability to concentrate and decision -making when driving, as well as increasing accident potential.
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As we age, physical ability tends to decrease. Disorders of the sense of sight, the decrease in hearing and the weakening of the reflexes become a fairly serious factor.
