Elderly people crossing: they go slowly
Elderly people may stop in the middle of the road, not look left and right, and misjudge the speed of cars. Do not get too close, so you do not frighten them.
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When elderly people cross the carriageway, one must bear in mind that they might not pay adequate attention to vehicles.
When elderly people cross the carriageway, one must bear in mind that they might stop suddenly in the middle of the road.
When elderly people cross the carriageway, one must bear in mind that they might look neither to the right nor to the left.
When elderly people cross the carriageway, one must bear in mind that, given their age, they do not react promptly to dangerous situations.
When elderly people cross the carriageway, one must not get too close with the vehicle, to avoid them feeling threatened and reacting with dangerous movements.
Elderly people who cross the carriageway are exposed to greater dangers, because their visual and auditory abilities are no longer excellent.
Elderly people who cross the carriageway are exposed to greater dangers, because they might misjudge the speed of approaching vehicles.
When elderly people cross the carriageway, one must bear in mind that they have faster reflexes and therefore cross with more care.