As we get older, our body’s senses naturally begin not to work as well as they once did. Our senses are very important when driving as we use all of them simultaneously. Although our senses will inevitably become weaker as we age, there are things that we can do to maintain them so that we feel confident on the road. Some of these include:
Although we can maintain some of the skills we need while driving, there are still external factors that may cause it to be unsafe for seniors to be on the road. These could include things such as:
Many external factors cause it to be unsafe to drive. However, there are internal factors as well that could create a dangerous driving environment like:
Therefore, as we get older, there are many checks that we need to do before hitting the road. It is our responsibility to make sure that we can safely operate a motor vehicle on the road. Here are some signs you should look for that signify you or your loved one may need to work on strengthening motor skills before continuing to drive:
Driving is a very complex activity that requires many different parts of our body to be functioning at a high level. It gets harder as we get older, which can be discouraging but remember that many people are in the same boat, and it is a natural part of aging.
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