Some of the things to watch out for include:
- Unexplained dents and scrapes
- Poor judgment
- Getting lost or confused
- Feeling uncomfortable or anxious while driving
- Delayed responses
- Difficulty staying in own lane
- Close calls or near misses
- Poor attention to signals, signs, and pavement markings
Related websites in the article:
- American Occupational Therapy Association: http://aota.org/older-driver/consumer.aspx
- Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists: http://www.driver-ed.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
- California DMV Senior Ombudsman Program: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/about/senior/senior_ombudsman.htm
- Eldercare Locator: http://eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx
- AAA's senior driving site: http://seniordriving.aaa.com/
5 Key Talking Points:
- Have an ongoing conversations, not The Talk
- Sharpen skills and seek solutions
- Recruit support
- Plan for driving retirement
- Take your time selling the car
For the on-line article and more details: http://www.calif.aaa.com/westways/2012/09/Pages/retiring-the-keys.aspx
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