{"id":4236,"date":"2019-06-19T08:10:59","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T06:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.save.ch\/?p=4236"},"modified":"2023-03-14T09:05:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T08:05:32","slug":"fahrfitness-im-seniorenalter","status":null,"type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.save.ch\/en\/fahrfitness-im-seniorenalter\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior driving fitness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The BFU advises seniors to regularly assess their driving fitness themselves in a serious manner.
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In recent years, an average of 25 people have died on Swiss roads in accidents caused by male and female drivers over the age of 70. In an average of 14 of these 25 cases, the person behind the wheel lost his or her life. However, the risk posed by senior citizens in road traffic should not be overestimated - young drivers have a similarly high risk of death per kilometer driven. fatal accidents<\/a> on.<\/span>The BFU advises seniors to regularly assess their driving fitness themselves in a serious manner. It has been scientifically proven that this is very important for road safety. When older people and their families are considering driving competence, sensibly structured, standardized self-assessments are a good aid to decision-making.<\/p>\n

Fill in regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n

As of now, BFU is providing seniors with a Driving safety check<\/a> available. The timing is no coincidence: at the beginning of this year, the age for the first mandatory traffic medical examination rose from 70 to 75. However, you can also assess yourself earlier at any time.<\/p>\n

The check includes six topic blocks: Being a driver on the road, vision, thinking skills, fitness, health, medication and Alcohol<\/a>. Each chapter contains several questions. Those who answer honestly and self-critically will quickly identify tricky points for their own driving safety. Thanks to supplementary tips, problems can be seriously addressed and, in some cases, remedied. The self-assessment should be repeated every year - but at least every two years or when problems arise while driving.<\/p>\n

The self-assessment can be fill online<\/a>. A printed version can be ordered free of charge via Order form<\/a> be requested.<\/p>\n

Driving advisor and technical support<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to this voluntary driving safety check, the BFU recommends:<\/p>\n