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50 You may write a letter to your local DMV Driver Safety office. Visit DMV’s website for specific office locations. Identify the driver you want to report and give your reason(s) for making the report. You may ask to have your name kept confidential; DMV will make every effort to comply with your request. We understand that reporting someone, especially a relative, close friend, or patient, is a sensitive issue. We also want to make sure that potentially unsafe drivers are evaluated. behind-the-wheel Training Driving schools are another resource for refreshing, assessing, or improving your driving skills. All professional driving schools in California are licensed by DMV. Check your local Yellow Pages for a list of driving schools in your area, and then check their license status on DMV’s website at www.dmv.ca.gov. See the list of resources starting on page 51 for other alternatives. Conclusion Transitioning from driver to passenger is not always easy or smooth. This lifestyle change will require your understanding and support. Remember: • Be patient, open, and sincere. • Do not let fear or guilt delay addressing your concerns. • Be diligent in your efforts and share your concern for the individual’s and other’s safety.
Part VIII: resourCes DrIver lICense InquIrIes Department of Motor vehicles PO Box 942890 Sacramento CA 94290-0001 1-800-777-0133 TTY 1-800-368-4327 Website: www.dmv.ca.gov NOtE: Please check our website for specific Driver Safety office locations or call the number above. DMv senior Driver ombudsman branch Los Angeles/Oxnard (310) 412-6103 Northern California/Sacramento (916) 657-6464 Orange County/San Diego (714) 705-1588 San Francisco/Oakland (510) 563-8998 servICes Carfit CarFit is a program designed to help you and your personal vehicle fit better. It was developed through collaboration among the American Society on Aging, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), American Automobile Association (AAA), and the American Occupational Therapy Association. The CarFit brochure is available at: www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/Carfit-Brochure-2009.pdf 51
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Table of ConTenTs ParT I: reCognIzI
Page 5 and 6: Taking Action .....................
Page 7 and 8: Part I: reCognIzIng Change By the y
Page 9 and 10: The ombudsmen are available to assi
Page 11 and 12: This nutrition checklist is not int
Page 13 and 14: • Gardening • Shopping • Wate
Page 15 and 16: vision You need good vision to driv
Page 17 and 18: • Limit yourself to daytime drivi
Page 19 and 20: Unlike senior drivers with motor fu
Page 21 and 22: Part II: assessIng Your DrIvIng Dri
Page 23 and 24: Can you lift your arm high enough t
Page 25 and 26: Even if your vehicle is not a perfe
Page 27 and 28: • Check the driving school instru
Page 29 and 30: Sometimes a restriction is added be
Page 31 and 32: written Test Tips • Visit DMV’s
Page 33 and 34: Part V: reexaMInaTIon ProCess One o
Page 35 and 36: Mental exercise #2 word search E A
Page 37 and 38: Medical Condition evaluations Once
Page 39 and 40: Driving Practice Tips • Request a
Page 41 and 42: Generally, the length of a suspensi
Page 43 and 44: Reviewing DMV’s Evidence Your ver
Page 45 and 46: Notification of Decisions You will
Page 47 and 48: • Getting lost in familiar places
Page 49 and 50: additional Tips • Many stores del
Page 51 and 52: Driving assessment Tips and Checkli
Page 53 and 54: Help develop specific routes to the
Page 55: anticipating reactions An older dri
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