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Today's Terms
Elderly & Older Drivers
Definition:
Drivers typically 65 or 70 years old, most states require renewal applicants to appear in person and to pass a vision test.
Blood alcohol testing
Definition:
At all levels of blood alcohol concentration, the risk of being involved in a crash is greater for young people than it is for older people (Mayhew 1986). In 2001, 25% of drivers ages 15 to 20 who died in motor vehicle crashes had been drinking alcohol (NHTSA 2002b).
Reaction Time
Definition:
The motorist who is not alert cannot cope with a sudden emergency as quickly as is necessary. An overly relaxed driver requires more time to react to an emergency than does an alert one.
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