Your sight, hearing, and memory can change as you age. These can all affect driving. Five tips for staying safe on the road:
- When in doubt, don’t go out—especially in bad weather like rain, ice, or snow.
- Choose the simplest routes that avoid high-speed roads or a lot of left turns.
- Update your driving skills by taking a refresher course.
- Have your driving skills checked by a trained professional.
- Ask your doctor if any of your health problems might make it unsafe for you to drive.
Read more about driving and older adults including issues like dementia, medication interactions, and when to stop driving.
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