Further to my previous post on the issue of ageism, Age Concern North Wales Central have drawn my attention to this press release from the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
The release notes that:
drivers over the age of 70 are significantly safer than those under 30, and no greater risk to other road users than middle-aged drivers.
IAM Motoring Facts 2008, shows that as car drivers grow older they become less of a risk to other road users and less likely to be injured in road accidents themselves. However, any injuries they sustain are likely to be more severe due to age-related frailty.
Despite a doubling to 50 per cent over the past two decades in the level of those over 70 in Britain holding a licence, these drivers are responsible for just six per cent of pedestrian deaths. Male drivers under 30 are most likely to be in a fatal collision with a pedestrian and are responsible for 30 per cent of such deaths.
I trust that North Wales Police will pay due heed to the IAM’s findings. Great Aunt Nellie is still waiting for her apology.
The release notes that:
drivers over the age of 70 are significantly safer than those under 30, and no greater risk to other road users than middle-aged drivers.
IAM Motoring Facts 2008, shows that as car drivers grow older they become less of a risk to other road users and less likely to be injured in road accidents themselves. However, any injuries they sustain are likely to be more severe due to age-related frailty.
Despite a doubling to 50 per cent over the past two decades in the level of those over 70 in Britain holding a licence, these drivers are responsible for just six per cent of pedestrian deaths. Male drivers under 30 are most likely to be in a fatal collision with a pedestrian and are responsible for 30 per cent of such deaths.
I trust that North Wales Police will pay due heed to the IAM’s findings. Great Aunt Nellie is still waiting for her apology.
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