TUESDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2009 18:37
VIA WTVQ.COM
"As the first wave of baby boomers gets older, more and more elderly people are driving.
With elderly drivers on the increase, a workshop was held today in Lexington where reporters suited up in a weighted suit that simulated fatigue and the effects of aging on the body.
Driving on a closed course became very difficult, as reaction times were slower, and mobility was impeded."
...This was from a local ABC affiliate in Kentucky, so there is also a broadcast story to go along with it, complete with local reporter (pictured) dressed in a suit that simulates being old. Elderly suits are the new fat suit. Sorry, Tyler Perry (I just killed your entire career. So there!)
I guess this is a good idea...seems like a waste of time and money, but if it gets the point across...
The video is pretty boring. Reporter just drives around all slow and yuks it up for the camera. For sensationalism sake, lets say it went more like this:
Still, I would absolutely love the opportunity to drive/wreck a vehicle in an old person suit.
Hey, that's how I drive!
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