...Elderly Drivers on the Road Elderly Drivers on the Road One thing that’s just as dangerous as a young and jittery, under-aged driver without any previous driving experience or perhaps even an intoxicated driver raging aggressively through numerous traffic lights is the thought of a vision impaired, elderly man or woman cruising nonchalantly through the wrong lane of traffic or driving 50 mph on a major highway. Due to the continuous trend of our older generation engaging in traffic accidents that could have been prevented if the proper precautionary actions were taken, I feel that it is only right those citizens who are driving at or above 70 years of age to be required to pass an annual test for eyesight and physical ability before they can renew their driver’s license. Though they stand at the most experienced end of the driving spectrum, it’s a contradictory fact that elderly folks are involved in far more crashes and highway fatalities than any other age group, after teenage drivers. It’s even more shocking to realize that drivers 80 years of age and above are actually engaged in almost 6 times as many fatal car crashes per miles driven as that of middle-aged drivers. “Although elderly drivers only consist of 9 percent of the population, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, senior drivers account for roughly 14 percent of all traffic fatalities and 17 percent of all pedestrian fatalities” (ABC News Internet Ventures, 2014, p. 1). These...
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...show that though the absolute number of crashed, where drivers aged over 72 are involved, is not high, this category of drivers has a high rate of incidents per mile. Moreover, the threat of fatal outcome in this category is very high. This group of researchers emphasized the medical aspect of aging. Their investigation showed that adverse events for drivers of the age group are related to cognitive impairment, low physical activity (particularly, the amount of walking per day has been examined) and foot abnormalities (like left-knee flexion). Those results are particularly interesting, as they show how risk factors can hide not only in obvious age changes, but also in those less predictable. This study also shows that there is much to discover about the issue. Among other reasons, which are associated with increased risk of crashes among senior drivers are visual field loss, visual attention, dementia, stroke, Parkinson disease, cardiac disease and other age-related disorders (Marottoli et. all). Another research, conducted in Canada showed that drivers aged over 65 have a high risk of fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes. Among risk factors the following have been indicated: medical and physical conditions, inattention and little experience, wrong actions (such as wrong turning). Authors of the research argue that preventive age-specific strategies could improve the current situation and make driving safer for senior drivers, as well as for other participants of the traffic (Zhang...
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...The subject of elderly driving its a very controversial, While many agree that seniors should be required to take a driving test yearly many disagree. Do you agree or disagree on seniors retaking their driving test yearly? People and organizations disagree and defend the elderly rights. Though they are facts that argue against this. And as people become more aware of this issue a decision will be made. In my opinion, I agree the state should be more strict and ask for a mandatory driving test yearly to senior over 75. Like I stated before, many disagree and argue against this idea. Many argue against it stating that there is a very small amount of elderly drivers. Which statistics proves that is, in fact, true compared to the younger driving population. They also argue that the elderly as they become older become aware of their limitations being more careful in the road. They claim they modify their driving habits...
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...“Death, destruction, horror, and despair” this is what will happen if the elderly keep on driving. The elderly shouldn’t drive and I’m here to emphasize why. I think old people shouldn’t drive because they cause the most accidents, they are very slow when driving, and they put their own and other lives at risk. They are getting to be a big problem and I think that they should be stopped. How many more people must be hurt until our government finally comes to its senses. The first reason why old people shouldn’t drive is because they cause the most accidents. In my research I found that the elderly 75-85years old cause more accidents than young and reckless adults 16-21(U.S.A. Today). The pro-elderly might say that the elderly don’t know any better and that the government doesn’t require you to take a driving test once you become a senior but whose really to blame (U.S.A Today). The elderly shouldn’t be driving in the first place. Statistics state that as you get older you lose focus and that exactly what is happening they aren’t paying attention (smart motorist). The second reason why the elderly shouldn’t drive is because they are very slow. The speed limit clearly says 65 and they are driving at 15. It really grinds my gears. Studies say that the reason they drive slow is because they take medications that can make them sleepy or drowsy and they have little physical activity (smart motorist). So it’s not completely their fault. But that doesn’t make an excuse for the problem...
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...Doing the Right thing on the Streets of Fort Lauderdale I was just about to get into my car at the Fort Lauderdale Post Office when a woman approached me and said in slurred words, “Can you give me 50 cents to catch the bus?” She was gaunt and haggard and I suspected she was much younger than she looked. The ranked stench of alcohol assaulted me. She was obviously under the influence, but I asked her anyway, “Have you been drinking?” Unable to understand her I asked her if she had a home. She said no, and that she’d been sleeping outside. I asked the woman her name and she answered, “Annie.” I said, “Annie, do you have a family?” Her reply was that her husband had died. I asked if she had any children; her response was incomprehensible, so I asked her if she’d like a place to stay. She answered “I’m really tired and want to sleep. My bones feel like their breaking." My heart went out to Annie. What experiences had she endured that had caused her to come to this point in her life? I knew of only one way to get some immediate help for Annie. I asked if I could pray with her and she immediately agreed. She was wearing thick woolen gloves, one of which she immediately took off so she could clasp her hand in mine. That really affected me; her action indicated to me that she really wanted the touch of another warm hand. I wondered how long it had been since she had felt any kind of human contact. Right there in the Post Office parking lot I closed my eyes and we had church...
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...Uber Service in Vietnam Nowadays, there are not too many cars in developing countries; therefore, the citizen has to use the other transportation instead of using cars such as motorbikes, bikes, buses, and so on. Vietnam is one of the developing countries unlike America, where there are a bunch of cars and everybody can have cars by their own. Uber is an American international company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It develops markets and operates a mobile app based on transportation network also called Uber. Moreover, it does not have any cars or drivers. Its function is providing service through people who would like to make some extra money of being temporary taxi drivers. Convenience, cheapness, and newness are three things Uber makes its customer feel when using its service. Users need to have Uber app on their smartphones before enjoying its service. The app will provide the map and the location of Uber registered cars for customer. Then, both of them can take the initiative to arrange the time and the place by them own. Using Uber, people can pay cash or credit card after you reach your destination. However, this is one of the disadvantages of using Uber in Vietnam because Vietnamese people usually use cash for purchasing stuffs instead of using those complicated card. Vehicle in Uber network has various brand names such as Toyota, Mazda, Ford, and even high class Mercedes-Benz. It is suitable for young generation, who has stable income, can experience...
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...Harvey In Harvey , two scenes where the actors spoke to each other effectively and listened to each other is when Veta went to see the Dr. Lyman Sanderson. That part was realistic because people actually do need help and its normal for a doctor sometimes to be wrong about an person side of the story. When Veta went to Lyman and tried explaining what was wrong with Elwood, and explaining how she felt about the situation made the scene realistic because how she was explaining with such detail and how Lyman was listening to a certain degree. Also, in the beginning when Veta is talking with her daughter, Myrtle, about how Elwood behaves and how they are embarrassed of him. Almost every family has someone they would be embarrassed to be around and maybe be just a little bit embarrassed of. That moment down-to-earth it seemed as if it was happening right in my own house. One technical element that helped make the play Harvey more interesting was when Veta came back from the institution and her hair and clothes was messed up. In the previous scene , it was said they had to strip her down and make her take certain baths. Duane said she even struggled and fought back because she did not want to be there. When she came home and we saw her after everything happened it seemed as if it actually happened! The way she was talking as if she was exhausted, and the way she told the story which matched the story of the Duane. The connection they had in the play was excellent. Being that Harvey...
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...the drivers with accurate directions for pick-ups and deliveries. d. On-Demand-Services (ODS) allow dispatchers and management to access the driver via their DIAD through text messaging. e. Built in laser scanner reads package labels quickly and accurately reduces time by making pick-ups and deliveries more efficient Issues concerned about the DAID IV * The placement of signature key, due to customers inadvertently hitting this key * The shifted keypad, which requires the driver to toggle between alpha and numeric characters * The size of the device is too big and too heavy 2. Delivery Information Acquisition Devices (DAID) V Features a. Full colour VGA screen and expanded radio communication coverage b. Microprocessor with expanded memory to support driver training and future applications including navigation c. Enables on-the-fly switching between the cellular carriers; if the preferred carrier's signal is lost thus, DIAD V can automatically use another cellular carrier. d. Smaller in size and lighter which solves the issue with signature key; customer able to hold the device properly without hitting any keys. e. Full alphanumeric keypad; it eliminates the shift key. f. A colour, auto focus, flash camera could be used to enhance proof of delivery and to help resolve customer claims. g. Multi-dimensional imager that decode many symbols including existing UPS linear barcodes and UPS Maxi Code, without requiring the driver to...
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...Audi Keynote Technology has come a long way from smartphones, robots, 3D printing, cars and wearables. Audi keynote was held at CES Asia and consisted of forward thinking entrepreneur. Audi keynote was held for 3 days, they had 14 product categories, and over 200 exhibitors. The vision of technology has advance so far that cars are becoming too much for cars. As spoken by Mr. Gray,” Get change or be the driver of change.” According to Mr.Demeo, “Technology will always be at your service and support.” Partnering with leaders of automotive and consumer electronics to create to relaxing, time saving and convenient car from Audi. This idea and mind set has led Audi to design the Audi A8 will a self-driving feature. With trying to manage your every day to day car situations and still operate your vehicle, which can be dangerous and will majority of the time lead to an accident. 1.2 million People have fatal car accidents nationwide, out of that 9% was caused by human error. With the new creation of Self Driving cars, this will help eliminate that 9% of human accident errors. This will provide a safer, convince, and more effective environment for today’s world. Audi can be considered the fastest and most powerful with 5000 semi-conductors. Such high level of conductors will enable cars to be able to send and receive data. It also allows the car to connect to the world using internet. . This company’s partners with 400 dealers to allow Audi to get their customers feedback to understand...
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...On 12/30/17 at approximately 12:01pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to 5020 Dierker Rd Apartment (Apt) B5, on a injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog, no known owner. I arrived on scene at approximately 12:51pm. I met with victim Ariel Moore. Ms. Moore stated at approximately 10:00am she was outside walking her two dogs (1. German Shepherd name Daisy 2. Large Mix name Bosa) on leashes, when a large mix (tan) dog with a leash on but no owner in control of him approached Ms. Moore and Daisy and proceeded to attack Daisy. In the process of trying to separate the two dogs, Ms. Moore was bit by the large mix dog. Ms. Moore sustained a visible bit wound to the back of her...
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...On 7/27/2016 at 2:44 am the Pascagoula Police department reported to the Gautier Police Department that a black 2013 Hyundai Elantra was reported stolen approximately five minutes prior to the pass on of the information. The vehicle was believed to be heading west on highway 90 into Gautier. I Officer Hunter spotted a vehicle matching the description of the stolen vehicle at the intersection of Dolphin Rd and U.S Highway 90. The vehicle did not have headlights on and was traveling west on highway 90 at approximately 50 mph. After running the tag dispatch confirmed that the vehicle (Ms Tag JKU478) was the vehicle stolen from Pascagoula. I activated lights and siren and began following the vehicle. The vehicle proceeded west on U.S 90 Sgt...
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... Billy and Ryan handled most of the deserted vehicles, popping them into neutral and getting the wheels straight so that Johnny could give them a shove out-of-the-way with the Black Beast’s massive bumper. Upon approaching a Mercury Sable that needed to be moved, Ryan noticed that its occupant also needed to be dispatched. A woman in her early twenties sat in its driver’s seat, held in place by the seatbelt. She struggled mightily to free herself of the restraints wanting to grant Ryan her kiss of death, but her efforts in flailing her arms and thrashing about her legs was all in vain. She hissed and growled exuberantly with frustration. Ryan could see that her front teeth dangled by incarnadine strips of flesh after having been liberated from her jaw by the steering column. Her long blond hair looked matted crimson and brown with old, sticky, dried up blood. A cavernous wound cleaved through her skull from where her head had struck the windshield. She had her left ear bitten off at some point exposing bone that once was underneath. The spacious gash extending down the side of her face leading to several more bite marks. “Hey, Steaks!” Ryan called out. “I’ve got a young white piece for ya. She says that she’s only into Mexican Mandingos. Why don’t you come and get it while it’s still hot.” Steaks stuck his head out of the window of his Cadillac. “Why don’t you stop messing around with your hillbilly sister and finisher her off? We all wanna get...
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...On Thursday, 08/11/2016, at approximately 1502 hours, I, Deputy Stacy Stark #1815 was dispatched to meet Jeff A. Arbeiter (M/W, DOB: 02/22/1958) at his farming property along Highway 149 just west of Hicks Rd, Desoto, Jackson County, Illinois for a report of a stolen vehicle abandoned in his field. Corporal Max Snyder #2023 responded as well. Cpl. Snyder and I arrived on scene and met with Arbeiter at a dirt road entrance to his soybean field. Arbeiter explained he located a green Chevrolet pickup truck bearing Illinois registration 1545996B in his soybean field approximately a mile northeast of our current location. Cpl. Snyder and I followed Arbeiter on his John Deere farm tractor sprayer down a dirt road to an area north of the Highway...
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...On 3/22/2016 at approximately 2243 hours, while on routine patrol, I observed a white convertible Chrysler Sebring Tourin with its registration plate not illuminated, traveling on Wake Chapel Road towards Rail Road Street. I conducted a search of the registration plate via CJ leads, the vehicle came back to a Lynn Audrell Mims, who was the registered owner of the vehicle. I noticed during this search that Mr. Mims license were also revoked. I then proceeded to activate my blue lights to initiate a traffic stop. I then exited my marked patrol vehicle and I approached the driver’s side window and informed the driver (Lynn Audrell Mims) the reason for the stop, because there were no operating tag lights. Mr. Mims stated that his license was...
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...While on patrol I observed the listed vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on US HWY 231 in the south bound lane. As I was attempting to catch up to the vehicle, Sgt. Rodgers also observed the vehicle and intiated a traffic stop. As I made my approach on the passenger side of the vehicle, I made contact with the driver and only occupant, Nathan Black. As Sgt. Rodgers asked for his license, I saw that Black attempted to hand him a key card to a hotel room. As I walked around the the drivers door, I could smell a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Black's expelled breath. I also observed that his speech was very slurred and his eyes were glassy and blood shot. When I asked Black if he had consumed any alcohol, he advised that he drank 4 beers and 3 gin drinks. He also agreed to perform a series of Field Sobriety Tests. The first test I administered was the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test. During this test I observed that Black lacked smooth and equal tracking in both his right and left eye. Black also had distinct and sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation in both eyes as well as the onset of nytagmus in his left eye prior to...
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