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AGING DRIVER CHECKLIST |
- You are beginning to be a bit concerned about an aging driver you know. Before making any decisions, which could possibly lead to a conflict (no one would ever admit they are unsafe drivers!), take a look at the following checklist.
- If you answer YES to 3 or more questions, you may want to consider BOOKING an ON-ROAD assessment
- Does the driver often forget their car keys or drivers licence at home?
- Does the driver often takes 3 or more attempts backing out / driving out of their driveway?
- Does the driver prefer to call a cab or someone they know if they have to go somewhere after the sunset?
- Does the driver ask you to switch seats when having to go onto busy streets?
- Did you notice that the amount of "nicks" and scratches on the drivers vehicle has significantly increased in the last 2-3 months?
- Did the driver recently back into a fire hydrant, a bench, a tree, someone else's parked car?
- Did the driver recently "sideswept" a parked car, a fence, a tree, a bench?
- Does the driver often complain about pain in joints, lower back, feet?
- Does the driver have an increased difficulty in hearing?
- Did the driver recently receive new eyewear for driving?
- Does the driver arrive late (very late) for appointments, family gatherings, etc?
- Does the driver have to renew their license every year?
- Does the driver avoid their favorite scheduled activities in bad weather (rain, snow, etc)
- When you are a passenger, do you feel uncomfortable, scared?
- You often have to remind the driver when it's time to proceed or stop.
- You point out speed signs to the driver (playground one signs, school zone signs, etc)
- The driver gets "honked at" a lot?
- The driver is over the age of 70?
- The driver is your very close relative, but they never offer you a ride anymore?
- Last time they fuelled their car they forgot to place the fuel cap back on - that's now 3 times in a row?
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