That's one of the conclusions from a study carried out by researchers from Ben Gurion University in Israel. The elderly driving subjects performed 'braking actions' half as often as younger drivers in response to pedestrians being on sidewalks or hard shoulders.
The study also showed that the elderly drivers are generally aware of this, and tend to drive more slowly to compensate for not being as aware of potential hazards as younger drivers.
The researchers concluded that more signs and lane markings should be considered to inform drivers of potential upcoming hazards.
There are now more drivers over 65 on the road than ever globally, and the group is the fastest growing.
