Med. praxi. 2010;7(11):437-439

Driving for seniors

MUDr.Jindra Svátová
Neurologická klinika 3. LF UK a FNKV Praha

Driving is an important part of life. Stay active driver wants to stay as long as possible. It is therefore important to determine whether the

elderly can proceed or whether their participation is the hazardous traffick.

Keywords: driving, health fitness, older drivers

Published: January 1, 2011  Show citation

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