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Old and on the Road

Are there too many older drivers on our roads? Should they be re-tested? Jamie Owen speaks to bereaved relatives and safety campaigners about the changes they'd like to see.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 23 Jun 2009 22:35

Driving into old age

No matter how old we are it seems we're more in love with the car than ever. But with an ageing population more and more of us are driving into old age. So are our roads getting more dangerous?

Getting Older

Getting Older
Presenter Jamie Owen finds out what he'd look like as a pensioner. Make up can make somebody look older but what's it like to feel older? Car manufacturers Ford think they have the answer, they've created the 'Third Age Suit'. The suit, flown in especially from Germany for Week in Week out, is used by designers to help them make better cars for elderly people. Jamie found his vision reduced by goggles, his hearing deafened and his movement restricted.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jamie Owen
Producer Gareth Jones
Director Gareth Jones

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