Aging and the Dangers of Winter Driving

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The winter months bring shorter days and increased driving hazards due to adverse weather. The change in seasonn can be difficult to adjust to, especially for older truck drivers.

One way normal aging affects older adults is fading night vision. The eye’s retinas function like photo film, reacting to light and images and then transmitting those signals to the brain for interpretation.