Senior Guide for Safe Driving (PDF) - California Department of Motor ...

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Part VI:
when To sToP DrIvIng
We all want to continue driving as long as we can. However,
for many of us the time may come when we must limit or
stop driving either temporarily or permanently.
Most drivers monitor themselves and gradually limit or
stop driving when they feel that they are unable to react to
driving situations, or their driving in general is no longer
safe. However, some people may fail to immediately
recognize declining driving abilities, or they fear the loss of
independence. The following information and suggestions
may be helpful to you or someone you care about.
warning signs
As we age, some of us may start to notice changes that
affect our driving ability. These changes may be a result of
an illness or injury, or could occur gradually over a period
of time. Review the warning signs below to see if you or
someone you know may be an unsafe driver:
• Feeling uncomfortable, nervous, angry, or fearful
while driving.
• Dents and scrapes on the car, fences, mailbox, garage
doors, curbs, etc.
• Drifting across lane markers or into other lanes.