The National Institute On Aging, Bethesda, Maryland, suggests mature drivers have their skills checked by a driving rehabilitation specialist, occupational therapist or other trained professional regularly, and heed the following safe motoring tips:
• Choose driving routes that avoid areas or situations in which you might feel uncomfortable; this can include fast-moving highways, high-traffic areas and routes having left turns across multi-lane intersections.
• Leave more space between you and the car in front of you, and start braking early when you need to stop.
• If you must take the highway, stay in the right-hand lane where traffic typically moves more slowly.
• Avoid driving at night if you have reduced night vision. Likewise, avoid driving during sunrise or sunset when the sun can be directly in one’s line of sight.
• Stay home if the weather turns inclement; if you need to get out, call someone for a ride or use buses, taxis, or other transportation services.
