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Multimodal Project: Ensuring Road Safety for All Drivers

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Multimodal Project: Ensuring Road Safety for All Drivers

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ENGLISH 1010

Jefferson Le

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Imagine enjoying a nice drive down the expressway with your family...

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Imagine enjoying a nice drive down the expressway with your family...

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Dan Ryan Expressway, Chicago Illinois

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To be struck by an unsuspecting driver that did not apply healthy safe driving habits.

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To be struck by an unsuspecting driver that did not apply healthy safe driving habits.

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Illinois Rules of The Road 2024

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Facts About Older Drivers

7,870 FATAL CRASHES INVOLVING 65 AND OLDER DRIVERS IN 2022

(20% OF ALL FATAL TRAFFIC CRASHES)

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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Studies have shown that age-related declines in vision, cognitive function, and motor skills can impair driving abilities, leading to a higher risk of accidents.

To address this growing concern, it is essential to consider measures that can ensure the safety of all road users.

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It would be unfair to just say ban the elderly from driving

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It would be unfair to just say ban the elderly from driving

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One proposed solution to address the safety concerns of older drivers is the implementation of mandatory driving assessments for individuals over a certain age.

These assessments would involve a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's vision, cognitive abilities, and motor skills to determine their fitness to drive.

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Additionally, providing alternative transportation options for older adults can help mitigate the risks associated with their driving. This could involve expanding public transportation services, offering subsidized ride-sharing programs, or creating community-based transportation initiatives specifically designed for seniors.

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Now wait a minute, this seems a bit harsh on the elderly community...

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Now wait a minute, this seems a bit harsh on the elderly community...

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I chose this topic for this assignment after this accident

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I chose this topic for this assignment after this accident

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July 13th, 2024

Intersection between Torrence Avenue and E 223rd St in Sauk Village, Illinois.

Elderly man drives through stop sign at four-way intersection and sends me flying through the air.

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Me trying to get out of 1st gear and into neutral before I burn out the clutch

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Me trying to get out of 1st gear and into neutral before I burn out the clutch

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Aftermath that required a ton of ointment and bandages 

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Aftermath that required a ton of ointment and bandages 

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Driver ended up fleeing.

As I was too disoriented to chase said driver, I cut my losses and proceeded home to tend to my wounds.

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Again, by no means am I advocating to ban the  elderly to drive.

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Again, by no means am I advocating to ban the  elderly to drive.

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I love my grandma! But I refuse to let her drive on the road.

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I love my grandma! But I refuse to let her drive on the road.

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However, There should be stricter policies in place to prevent drivers like the one who hit me back on the road.

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However, There should be stricter policies in place to prevent drivers like the one who hit me back on the road.

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FACT: With age, comes gradual degeneration in vision, cognitive thinking, and motor skills.

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Annual medical evaluations are necessary!

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Annual medical evaluations are necessary!

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Mandatory assessments can provide older adults with valuable feedback and resources, such as recommendations for vision correction or cognitive training, which can help them maintain their driving abilities for a longer period.

By concentrating on individual capabilities rather than age alone, this proposal respects the autonomy and dignity of older adults while prioritizing public safety.

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The first main downside is that coordinating between government agencies, healthcare providers, and driving schools to create a standardized and fair assessment process could require significant resources.

However, the long-term benefits of reducing traffic accidents and enhancing road safety justify the initial investment.

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The second downside is that potential resistance from older adults who may perceive these assessments as discriminatory or an infringement on their independence.

To address this concern, it is crucial to communicate the purpose and benefits of the assessments clearly and empathetically. Educational campaigns and community outreach programs can help older adults understand that the goal is to ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road.

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This proposed action is essential for several reasons.

Firstly, it would significantly reduce the risk of accidents caused by age-related impairments, thereby enhancing overall road safety

Secondly, it would provide peace of mind to families and communities, knowing that their loved ones are not at undue risk.

Lastly, failing to implement such measures could result in a continued rise in traffic incidents involving elderly drivers, leading to preventable injuries and fatalities.

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Let's make the roads safer for everyone and get back to our loved ones in one piece!

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Let's make the roads safer for everyone and get back to our loved ones in one piece!

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Wisconsin Dells, 2024.

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Horrible Elderly Drivers | Driving Fails № 15