driving safety

Studies show an association between recreational marijuana and more injuries and deaths on the road. One study suggests legalization in Florida could lead to more than 500 added traffic deaths annually.

The law will be part of the motor vehicle registration process. Sponsors say it will make officers mindful of possible medical conditions of someone in the vehicle who may not respond to commands as expected.

As cognitive skills erode, driving skills weaken, but an older driver may not recognize that. Advance directives on driving are one way to handle this challenge.

The study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that medications such as amphetamines and cough medicines may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision and slow response time.

A new report by the Orlando-based AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says that older Americans are driving more than seniors in previous…