Which psychophysical limitation increases the risk for elderly pedestrians when crossing the roadway?

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Aging brings a natural deterioration of the psychophysical capabilities needed to navigate traffic safely. The correct answer is the reduced ability to accurately assess the distance and speed of approaching vehicles. This is due to loss of visual acuity, a reduction in the visual field (peripheral vision), and diminished hearing capacity. The other options are incorrect because: Aging typically involves slower reaction times, not a greater ability to react quickly. Elderly people are more prone to, not immune to, disorientation in complex or unfamiliar traffic environments. As drivers, we must anticipate these limitations by reducing speed and increasing the safety distance when observing them.

Which psychophysical limitation increases the risk for elderly pedestrians when crossing the roadway?

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