Senior Citizen Driving: Warning Signs and Helping an Unsafe Driver to Stop Driving
Published On: July 1, 2008
I found an interesting article on the Helpguide.org website entitled Senior Citizen Driving: Warning Signs and Helping an Unsafe Driver to Stop Driving. The article details a great many issues of importance to senior drivers and those who love them:
- Risk Factors of Aging That Can Affect Driving Ability
- Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving
- Steps to Take if You’re Concerned About the Safety of a Senior Driver
- Talking to a Senior Driver Who Should Stop Driving
- When a Senior Driver Refuses to Give up the Keys
- Helping a Senior Adjust to Life Without Driving
- References and Resources for Helping an Unsafe Senior to Stop Driving
In addition to an extensive discussion and analysis on the subject of seniors on the road, there is a link to an article by Rod Clark entitled Making the “Key” Decision: When Should an Older Adult Surrender Their Keys? (courtesy of Agenet.com) which includes an actual checklist with questions that answer the question “Can I Still Drive Safely in Spite of My Age?”
Here are but just a few of the relevant links provided in this article:
- AARP Driver Safety Course
- Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
- Family Conversations with Older Drivers (The Hartford)
- Vision Connection: Tips for Older Drivers (Lighthouse International)
- Test Your Driving I.Q. (AARP)
- Drugs and the Older Driver (Canada Safety Council)
- Alzheimer’s, Dementia & Driving (The Hartford)
- Helping Your Parents Stay Mobile (AARP)
Again, I encourage you to read the entire article by clicking here.