Amid a rise in traffic accidents involving elderly drivers in Fukuoka Prefecture, experts are urging the use of “Support Cars” equipped with safety functions such as automatic braking and misstep prevention. Recent incidents included a vehicle driven by a woman in her 70s hitting a group of children, and another crashing into a financial institution. Officials stress that while support vehicles help reduce accidents, driver education and regular self-checks are also essential. Source: NHK
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