Driving for Seniors

Polish Your Driving Skills It is normal for driving skills to change with age. This usually does not mean that you have to stop driving. But you should be aware of the changes, and learn ways to adjust for them. Know your risks. These are common driving problems for seniors. Read the list below and check anything that you have noticed in your driving. Not paying attention Not giving the right-of-way to other drivers Drifting across lane markers or into other lanes Getting confused in heavy traffic Making left turns when oncoming traffic is too close Hesitating at new traffic signs, signals, traffic patterns, or roadways Having trouble backing and parking your auto Getting more traffic tickets or warnings than before Now is the time to correct these problems. A mature driver improvement course can help you change bad habits. Take a mature driver improvement course. No matter how many years you have behind the wheel, a refresher course can help you keep up good driving skills and learn new ones. It can also help you correct any bad habits you have picked up over the years. One of the best refresher courses is a mature driver improvement course approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The course covers: • How changes in vision and hearing affect driving. • How medicines, alcohol, tiredness, and emotions affect driving, and what you can do to prevent or correct for the effects. • How to drive safely in today’s driving and road conditions. • How to plan your travel time and routes. 8