elderly driver

collocation in English

meaningsofelderlyanddriver

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elderly
adjective
uk
/ˈel.dəl.i/us
/ˈel.dɚ.li/
polite word ...
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driver
noun[C]
uk
/ˈdraɪ.vər/us
/ˈdraɪ.vɚ/
someone who drives ...
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(Definition ofelderlyanddriverfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofelderly driver

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These figures are somewhat surprising, given the media stereotype of theelderlydriveras timid, nervous and over-cautious.
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Schmidt pointed to several factors that make driver error more likely:elderlydriverage, lack of experience with the car, and short stature.
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I think that distinction is important, particularly in cases such as those of elderly drivers who may have committed a relatively minor offence.
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The effect of this will be even greater among elderly drivers.
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My observations are that there are a number of elderly drivers who are not really up to modern conditions.
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Most of the difficulties will be among elderly drivers and inexperienced drivers, because their premiums will obviously be increased substantially.
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Some exemptions, like elderly drivers, would have exempted such a large proportion of the driving population that the law would have been very difficult to enforce.
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We need to take stock of the many issues affecting elderly drivers, and that includes eyesight among all the other factors which affect fitness to drive.
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Several states require additional testing for elderly drivers.
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Elderly drivers are required to have their licences renewed more often and are required to have compulsory eye tests, which does not include colour vision.
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