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Drivers with dementia who have more difficulties driving straight and making left and right turns are more likely to fail road testing

‘Driving Straight’ May Be Suitable Road Test in Dementia

HealthDay.com - Jul 24, 2015 0

Dangerous actions most often occur while driving straight and making left turns

Older adults frequently engage in potentially distracting uses of electronic devices while driving

Older Adults Often Use Electronic Devices While Driving

HealthDay.com - Jun 26, 2015 0

Ninety-one percent use radio, 79 percent adjust dashboard controls, 56 percent use cellphone

Sedating sleep medications increase the risk for car accidents among new users compared with nonusers

Car Crash Risk Up for New Users of Sedating Sleep Meds

HealthDay.com - Jun 12, 2015 0

Temazepam appears to have the least risk for crashes

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