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No the absolute worst are the kids with lowered cars and with 1000 watt stereos crankin' with their seats reclined so far they can't see over the steering wheel.
They can't hear or react to an emergency situation any faster than an 80 yr old but they choose to be in this position.
The kid up the street from me has totalled 2 cars so far this year in one car accidents!!! Now that takes talent!!
I just watched a show about this 72 yr old guy in Atlanta who can hustle his Yami R1 around faster than most people dream of!!
IMHO, Most driving errors by elderly citizens are probably caused by some confusion or memory failure and then realization of the error which panics them into making the situation worse.
Most driving errors caused by younger citizens are due to attempting manuevers out of their ability level ... 10ft tall & bulletproof!!
Which is worse? An elderly driver making an honest error or a younger driver trying something stupid that they know they shouldn't or can't do!!
So having a 1000watt stereo impairs driving? Older people with cellphones in their ear is worse than having a loud stereo. The stereo is only a distraction if they're trying to play with it at the time... if it's just playing it won't do much. Originally Posted by brianc
willse -- "are more "old" people on the road than young kids and FYI white mini van driviers with the soccer ball on the back r the worst. case closed."No the absolute worst are the kids with lowered cars and with 1000 watt stereos crankin' with their seats reclined so far they can't see over the steering wheel.
They can't hear or react to an emergency situation any faster than an 80 yr old but they choose to be in this position.
The kid up the street from me has totalled 2 cars so far this year in one car accidents!!! Now that takes talent!!
I just watched a show about this 72 yr old guy in Atlanta who can hustle his Yami R1 around faster than most people dream of!!
IMHO, Most driving errors by elderly citizens are probably caused by some confusion or memory failure and then realization of the error which panics them into making the situation worse.
Most driving errors caused by younger citizens are due to attempting manuevers out of their ability level ... 10ft tall & bulletproof!!
Which is worse? An elderly driver making an honest error or a younger driver trying something stupid that they know they shouldn't or can't do!!
I had a 2000watt stereo, didn't impair my driving at all... But it sure didn't warn the Metro Transit Authority City Bus from slamming into the front fender (passenger side) of my car at over 50mph, after running a red light. If anything, my stereo should have warned the bus driver that I was in the intersection...and NOT to run a red light. If I had sped up any sooner and not taken the precaution of slowing down before this intersection, the bus would have completely t-boned me and I wouldn't be here enjoying fine Nissan products with you folks... It's not in the demographic, it's just in the particular driver. Yes we see a lot of young folks, and a lot of old folks driving wrecklessly, however, how often do you see young drivers driving on the wrong side of the road?
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It was implied it was an elderly driver in the second post of this thread. Acknowledging it could have been a different demographic is hardly holding a grudge toward young drivers. If you want to go by stats, it appears the young do have more incidents.Originally Posted by WILLSE
my point is that u cant single out each age group and sounds like u have a grudge towards young people.... there are more "old" people on the road than young kids and FYI white mini van driviers with the soccer ball on the back r the worst. case closed. will
"Are teens as a group the worst drivers?
Yes, accidents by teen drivers far outweigh their proportion of the driving population, while these individuals represent only five percent of all licensed drivers in the United States. When driver fatality rates are calculated on the basis of estimated annual travel, teen drivers (16 to 19 years old) have a fatality rate that is about four times higher than the fatality rate among drivers 25 through 69 years old."
"The characteristics of young drivers' accidents?
There are significant traits common to younger drivers’ accidents.
44% of crashes involving teenage drivers are single vehicle crashes. Frequently, the car left the road, turned over or struck a tree or pole.
82% of teen car crashes involve driver error -- a much higher rate than any other age group.
Incidents are more likely to occur on a Friday or Saturday evening with multiple teens in the car.
Crashes involving teenagers kill more passengers than those where the operator was older.
Safety Belts and Teens 2003 Report: Teens have the highest fatality rate in motor vehicle crashes than any other age group."
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"Are teens as a group the worst drivers?
Yes, accidents by teen drivers far outweigh their proportion of the driving population, while these individuals represent only five percent of all licensed drivers in the United States. When driver fatality rates are calculated on the basis of estimated annual travel, teen drivers (16 to 19 years old) have a fatality rate that is about four times higher than the fatality rate among drivers 25 through 69 years old."
"The characteristics of young drivers' accidents?
There are significant traits common to younger drivers’ accidents.
44% of crashes involving teenage drivers are single vehicle crashes. Frequently, the car left the road, turned over or struck a tree or pole.
82% of teen car crashes involve driver error -- a much higher rate than any other age group.
Incidents are more likely to occur on a Friday or Saturday evening with multiple teens in the car.
Crashes involving teenagers kill more passengers than those where the operator was older.
Safety Belts and Teens 2003 Report: Teens have the highest fatality rate in motor vehicle crashes than any other age group."
I think I saw an NBC Dateline (or similar) program that confirmed what you posted. I personally never had any accidents or incidents with sub 21 y/o so I personally can't confirm this. But I have had numerous incidents with elderly drivers.Originally Posted by dave
"Are teens as a group the worst drivers?
Yes, accidents by teen drivers far outweigh their proportion of the driving population, while these individuals represent only five percent of all licensed drivers in the United States. When driver fatality rates are calculated on the basis of estimated annual travel, teen drivers (16 to 19 years old) have a fatality rate that is about four times higher than the fatality rate among drivers 25 through 69 years old."
"The characteristics of young drivers' accidents?
There are significant traits common to younger drivers’ accidents.
44% of crashes involving teenage drivers are single vehicle crashes. Frequently, the car left the road, turned over or struck a tree or pole.
82% of teen car crashes involve driver error -- a much higher rate than any other age group.
Incidents are more likely to occur on a Friday or Saturday evening with multiple teens in the car.
Crashes involving teenagers kill more passengers than those where the operator was older.
Safety Belts and Teens 2003 Report: Teens have the highest fatality rate in motor vehicle crashes than any other age group."
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