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Brain maps reveal why older drivers are prone to mistake the accelerator pedal for the brake pedal

Summary: Older people have longer reaction times, slower decision times, and greater activation of brain areas involved in inhibition and task switching. The results may shed light on why many older drivers confuse the accelerator with the brake pedal. Source: Nagoya University By scanning the brains of elderly people and college students while performing simulations …

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