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yuiyoshida

(41,817 posts) Fri Jun 2, 2017, 11:09 AM Jun 2017

AAA Reveals Alarming New Crash Rates Among Teen Drivers TODAY

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AAA Reveals Alarming New Crash Rates Among Teen Drivers TODAY (Original Post) yuiyoshida Jun 2017 OP

I share this whenever I can. CrispyQ Jun 2017 #1

The very young and very old cause MANY accidents. BigmanPigman Jun 2017 #2

Sorry but I disagree. Seniors are not texting and driving. They also do not speed. YOHABLO Jun 2017 #3

You misunderstood me. I did not say seniors text or speed . BigmanPigman Jun 2017 #4

CrispyQ

(36,410 posts)

1. I share this whenever I can.

Reply to yuiyoshida (Original post)

Fri Jun 2, 2017, 11:19 AM

Jun 2017

15% is a huge increase!

BigmanPigman

(51,552 posts)

2. The very young and very old cause MANY accidents.

Reply to yuiyoshida (Original post)

Fri Jun 2, 2017, 03:09 PM

Jun 2017

Fortunately most seniors realize they are a risk and unfortunately the young love risk.

YOHABLO

(7,358 posts)

3. Sorry but I disagree. Seniors are not texting and driving. They also do not speed.

Reply to BigmanPigman (Reply #2)

Fri Jun 2, 2017, 10:40 PM

Jun 2017

BigmanPigman

(51,552 posts)

4. You misunderstood me. I did not say seniors text or speed .

Reply to YOHABLO (Reply #3)

Sat Jun 3, 2017, 01:43 AM

Jun 2017

The reason, according to AAA, is due to their failing senses and overall health such as sight, hearing, restricted movement, etc as well as slower reflexes and reaction time. Fortunately most are smart enough to realize this and choose to not drive or limit/alter their driving. Also, most states require seniors to take driving tests one they reach a certain age.

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