The NHTSA advises family memebers to look for the following indicators that an elderly driver may need to stop driving and consider alternative modes of transportation.
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20 Warning Signs an Elderly Driver Is No Longer Safe Behind the Wheel — National (11/29/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationDiscussing driving with your aging parent: How to proceed with care and compassion — National (10/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationAddressing unsafe driving is never easy, but it's even trickier when the driver is your mom or dad. Care.com experts offer advice on how to talk to a parent about driving.
Driving and Glaucoma: What You Should Know — National (08/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationLearn why glaucoma can impair driving, how you can seek help, and options for transportation alternatives.
Seniors and Driving: A Guide — National (07/15/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationWith an aging population and more and more older adults choosing to drive longer, there are more older drivers than ever on the road. Use this Senior and Driving Guide to learn more information about driving when you age.
10 Signs a Senior May be Unsafe on the Road — National (03/27/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationHere are some signs that further investigation could be needed on assessing older drivers in their driving.
5 Public Transportation Safety Tips For Seniors — National (02/18/2021)
Source: Professional AssociationFollowing are five safety tips that all aging adults can use when riding public transportation.
Can You Drive After A Stroke? Safety Considerations and Rehab Techniques — National (10/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationDriving after a stroke is a complex issue because everyone has different secondary effects of stroke. Learn what signed to look for when determining if you can drive again after stroke.
The Older Driver AAFP — National (05/15/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationAn 81-year-old man came for a routine visit with his wife, who mentioned that her husband has become more forgetful and confused and requires more assistance with his activities of daily living.