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BBC Documentary Seeks Contributors
| Published: 4th November 2009 15:58 |
Is an elderly relative of yours a danger behind the wheel? Are you wondering if you should take away their keys?
Independent TV company Matchlight is making a documentary for BBC1 exploring the dilemma facing the families of many elderly drivers - are they safe behind the wheel or should you take away their keys?
Independent TV company Matchlight is making a documentary for BBC1 and would like to hear from people who are currently wrestling with this issue, and who might be interested in participating in the documentary.
For many senior citizens, getting behind the wheel is perhaps the activity that most maintains their sense of independence. But the Department of Transport's own statistics show that drivers over the age of 80 have more accidents per mile than any other age group.
Would you intervene to prevent an elderly relative, whom you consider to be a danger, from driving?
When is the right time to bring up the subject, and how hard is it to confront a relative about it?
Or are you an elderly driver who feels pressurised to stop when you don't feel it is necessary?
If your family is dealing with this issue now, Matchlight would love to hear from you. Please contact us via email on keys@matchlight.co.uk or calling 0131 225 1711.
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