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Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 342 / 534

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¿Cuál es uno de los problemas que, debido al deterioro de las aptitudes psicofísicas, encuentran muchas personas mayores como peatones en las vías públicas?

Because of the decline in their physical and mental abilities, what is one of the problems many older people face as pedestrians on public roads?

  • ATienen mayor capacidad de orientación, sobre todo en calles que no conocen bien.They have a better sense of direction, especially in streets they do not know well.
  • BNo aprecian bien la velocidad a la que se acercan los vehículos.They cannot judge well how fast vehicles are approaching.
  • CLos bordillos de las aceras están al mismo nivel que la calzada.The kerbs of the pavements are at the same level as the carriageway.
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  • BNo aprecian bien la velocidad a la que se acercan los vehículos.They cannot judge well how fast vehicles are approaching.
Explanation

With age, eyesight and the ability to process information decline, so many older people cannot judge well the speed or the distance of approaching vehicles when they cross.

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