Older adults typically have some difficulty in driving a car. The particular visual problem that is most responsible for driving problems and car accidents is:
A) a noticeable decline in visual acuity, especially in the center of the visual field
B) a noticeable decline in visual acuity, especially in peripheral vision
C) a problem in ignoring irrelevant stimuli, especially in complex displays requiring quick decisions
D) a build-up of pressure within the eyes that causes distant objects to sometimes appear blurry

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The book notes that visual acuity problems generally are not the source of problems with driving. Rather, it is the more general slowing down of certain cognitive abilities that can lead older adults into difficulties with driving. As people age, they increasingly have trouble ignoring irrelevant stimuli. Their ability to perform visual search tasks, locating the correct "place to look" in a complex display of visual information, tends to become slower and less accurate with age.

Older Adults Typically Have Some Difficulty in Driving a Car