The National Institute on Aging (NIH) Safe Driving for Older Adults web page topics provide information in both English and Spanish, including tips for older adults on driving safely and when to consider giving up driving.
What can change driving ability with age?
- Stiff joints and muscles
- Trouble Seeing
- Trouble Hearing
- Medications
- Slower reaction time and reflexes
- Some medical conditions make it unsafe to drive
- Tips for older adults to drive safely
Tips for older adults to drive safely
- Talk with your doctor
- Be physically active
- Consider your car
- Take care of your eyes and ears
- Check in with yourself
- Don’t crowd
- Plan your timing
- Plan your route
- When in doubt, don’t go out
- Wear seat belts
- Use window defrosters
Read more on Safe Driving for Older Adults by clicking here
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