Which of the following statements about older adult drivers and motor vehicle accidents is true?
A) Because of anxiety over declining vision, older adults tend to drive less and, consequently, are at low risk for traffic accidents and fatalities.
B) They have higher rates of traffic violations, accidents, and fatalities per mile driven than any other age group, including drivers under age 25.
C) Compared with young drivers, older adults are less likely to drive quickly and recklessly but more likely to fail to heed signs, yield the right of way, and turn appropriately.
D) They are at low risk for collisions at intersections because they tend to compensate for slower reflexes by being extra cautious.
C
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