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In this brief article, we will explain what an elderly driving evaluation is and how it can help determine when it may be wise to stop driving.

This article talks about age related changes and impact on driving safety, cognition and reaction times, visual impairment, injuries and prevention.

Overestimation of on-road driving performance is associated with reduced driving safety in older drivers.

These findings underscore the need to bring intersection assistance technologies to the consumer market. Everyone stands to benefit from currently available crash avoidance features and improved headlights and promoted among drivers

Increasing older drivers’ understanding of the importance of advancements in vehicle safety may result in greater ownership of safer vehicles and fewer road injuries.

Therefore, it is recommended that the selected tools be used in practical batteries to assess the driving skills of the elderly.

The Fitness to Drive Screening Measure is not a diagnostic instrument. It is intended to be used by caregivers and/or family members or friends of the driver to assist with the identification of driving difficulty. 

Read about how driving with hearingloss can affect your loved ones. Work with your audiologist and take these steps to stay safe behind the wheel. 

Legal and tech changes mean even longtime drivers have gaps in their driving know-how. Take the AARP quiz to test your driving knowledge.

Integrate one or more of the lobby slides into the information messaging systems you use for those in your waiting areas.