When it comes to keeping children safe from injury on the roads, it turns out grandparents have a better track record than parents do. Kids are half as likely to get injured in a car accident when their grandparents are driving as when Mom or Dad is, according to a study. Older drivers are more prone to accidents, but having their grandchildren on board may make them particularly cautious, helping compensate for slower reflexes and decisionmaking.
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