In what circumstances do older people, especially as pedestrians, tend to suffer more accidents?

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The correct answer is when they are alone. Road safety statistics indicate that older people are much more vulnerable when traveling unaccompanied. This is due to the deterioration of their psychophysical capabilities (reduced visual and auditory acuity, slower reaction times, orientation difficulties, and reduced mobility). When accompanied by other adults, they have help making decisions and crossing; when with children, they tend to be extremely cautious due to their sense of responsibility toward the minor. When alone, they lack this external support or additional alertness stimulus.

In what circumstances do older people, especially as pedestrians, tend to suffer more accidents?

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