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Updated: 5:46 PM Nov 10, 2009
Course simulates elderly driving
It's a talk many dread.
Getting an elderly parent or loved one to stop driving.
Posted: 5:46 PM Nov 10, 2009Reporter: Stacy Ellison |
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5 Comments 
It's a talk many dread.
Getting an elderly parent or loved one to stop driving.
Today the Driver Seat Game rolled through Lexington aimed at increasing sensitivity and promoting conversation.
Stacy Ellison has the story.
This suit is designed to foster conversation, and to get people to talk with their senior loved ones about driving.
But when to stop driving is critical conversation to have.
The suit and driving course, co-sponsored by Liberty Mutual, gives younger people a change to experience the challenges their old counterparts feel when getting behind the wheel.
Volunteers put braces on your knees and ankles simulated arthritic knees, plus a 40 pound vest which fostered fatigue, and gloves give the feeling of stiff joints.
On the obstacle course was everything from getting in the car to making simple turns.
It shows how difficult it can be as you age.
Experts say it's an experience that gives participants a better appreciation of what's ahead in old age and how to best deal with aging in your own family.
Latest Comments
I don't understand how it would be unfair or discriminating to require more in-person physical drivers test at certain ages. It can be the same test you take at 16 except you have to take it over at age 60 and 80 (for example). If you can pass it, grats to you. If not, then try the test again but your license is suspended until you can pass. Its not about elderly just being slow, elderly are freaking dangerous. They forget little things like having a blind spot and it kills people every year.
Why don't they make a suit to simulate young drivers. It would make you feel like a super hero with a lead foot. I would rather drive among the elderly and be late, than to drive among the younger and get hit.
keep gas prices gping up and we all will be off the road
