A public service announcement created by Alaska’s Highway Safety Office on older driver safety. Several keys factors in safe driving are mentioned such as good vision, reaction time, strength and flexibility.
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Alaska: Older Alaskan Safe Driving PSA — Alaska (08/14/2013)
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