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48 getting additional help If the person is not receptive to your concerns or suggestions, and the severity of the situation warrants, he or she may be more receptive to advice from a personal physician, a close friend, or other family member. Doctors are required to report and explain medical findings to DMV. These include symptoms such as: • Lapse of consciousness • Stroke • Parkinson’s disease • Cognitive impairments such as dementia • Sleep disorders • Diabetes DMV’s Driver Safety office will contact the driver for an interview to discuss the information received from his or her doctor. Taking action When discussions and other methods of persuasion fail, and driving presents an immediate danger to the safety of the driver or the safety of others, it is important to act quickly. Law enforcement intervention may be necessary in situations where the driver is unsafe and/or unwilling to curtail driving.
anticipating reactions An older driver may exhibit negative emotions about giving up his or her driver license. These reactions are often more about the message than the messenger. The thought of giving up his or her driver license can be very upsetting. By remaining calm, you can ensure a productive discussion and diffuse negative emotions about this sensitive topic. You may feel fear, anger, frustration, and even guilt for assisting in depriving someone of his or her freedom to drive. However, do not let your emotions delay the conversation. Although it may require several conversations to achieve your goal, it is more important to keep the person and others safe. help after the Conversation While many drivers ultimately agree to limit or stop driving, you may need to refer your family member to DMV for an evaluation of his or her driving ability. To refer the driver, you must submit a completed Request for Driver Reexamination (DS 699) form. The form can be obtained at www.dmv.ca.gov or by calling 1-800-777- 0133 to have the form mailed to you. 49
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Page 13 and 14: • Gardening • Shopping • Wate
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Page 31 and 32: written Test Tips • Visit DMV’s
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