[BASIC] Class #013 - Elderly Driver Safety | February 27, 2024

What is the percentage of the population in Korea that is aged 65 and above?

• 10%

• 20%

• 25%

• 14.8%

How much has the number of car accidents caused by elderly drivers increased from 2008 to 2017?

• 50%

• 100%

• 120%

• 160%

What is the reason for the longer braking distances for elderly drivers?

• Increased ability to cope with unexpected situations

• Reduced cognitive response time

• Reduced ability to cope with unexpected situations

• Increased cognitive response time

What measure did the Korean government take to ensure the safety of elderly drivers?

• Removed the license renewal requirement

• Reduced the safety education hours

• Increased the license renewal period

• Shortened the license renewal period

How many hours of safety education are elderly drivers required to take at the time of license renewal?

• 1 hour

• 4 hours

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

What did 97-year-old Prince Phillip of the UK do voluntarily after causing a car accident?

• Took a safety education course

• Renewed his driver's license

• Ignored the accident

• Gave up his driver's license

What is the main concern over the safety of elderly drivers?

• Reduced cognitive response time

• Increased cognitive response time

• Reduced ability to cope with unexpected situations

• Increased ability to cope with unexpected situations

What is the purpose of some local authorities encouraging elderly drivers to voluntarily turn in their driver's license?

• To generate revenue for the government

• To increase the number of public transportation users

• To improve the overall road environment

• To reduce traffic congestion

What is the age of the driver who knocked down and killed a 30-year-old woman in Seoul’s Gangnam district?

• 70s

• 80s

• 100s

• 90s

What is the age group that makes up 14.8% of the total population in Korea?

• Under 18

• 18-30

• 30-50

• 65 and above