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What are some safe driving tips for elder drivers?
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Driving can be dangerous for anyone, but it can be particularly dangerous for elderly drivers due to compromised motor skills, vision, and reaction time.
For this reason, elder drivers should practice consistent defensive driving skills and submit to regular vision and medical exams, regardless of state DMV requirements.
However, regardless of your state’s requirements, it is important to have your vision and motor skills tested on a regular basis, most particularly if you have pre-existing vision or medical conditions.
For this reason, elder drivers should practice consistent defensive driving skills and submit to regular vision and medical exams, regardless of state DMV requirements.
Defensive Driving for Seniors
In order to ensure the safety of yourself and other drivers, practice the following defensive driving skills:- Lower the steering wheel, in order to see the road clearly.
- Avoid multi-tasking, such as eating, drinking, and using your cell phone while driving.
- Allow for more reaction time by remaining at least two car-lengths behind other drivers.
- Keeps your hands on the steering wheel in a comfortable ten-and-two position.
- Avoid driving when drowsy, injured, or ill.
DMV Vision and Medical Exams
Many states require a vision or medical exam to renew your drivers license after a certain age, but other states have no special requirements for seniors in place.However, regardless of your state’s requirements, it is important to have your vision and motor skills tested on a regular basis, most particularly if you have pre-existing vision or medical conditions.
Driver License Renewals
If your state is one that requires renewals on a more regular basis for your age group, consider going in for a preliminary medical exam, prior to renewing. If your state does not require more regular renewals, it is still advisable to have a yearly physical and vision check.Post Comment for "What are some safe driving tips for elder drivers?"
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