If you notice that your aging parents are making some driving errors, it could be time to talk to them about giving up the keys. it can be difficult for elderly drivers to give up driving since they don't want to lose that freedom.
The Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Review Services is responsible for reviewing the abilities of individuals who may have a physical or mental condition pairing their ability to drive safely.
This booklet reviews the many hard decisions involved with dementia and driving and gives you approaches, including a sample "safe driving agreement" for dealing with this difficult topic.
Before the traffic stop look at the red flags for medically at-risk drivers to learn the best way to approach and handle the situation.
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis received 10 million in grants to support studies on the impacts of Alzheimer's, and depression on driving.
Tom Kalina, MS/OTR, CDRS, talks about seeing different scenarios of older drivers with dementia.
Many legally obtained and commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drugs can affect a user's ability to drive safely. NHTSA explains the dangers of driving after taking OTC medication.
Presentation presented by the Georgia Department of Driver Services Medical Review Unit.
If you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving.