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2 DMv’s responsibilities Some of DMV’s major responsibilities are to promote traffic safety and protect the motoring public by minimizing the number of unsafe drivers. DMV understands the important connection between a driver license and a person’s independence and keeps this in mind when evaluating a driver. DMv’s senior Driver ombudsman branch DMV has a Senior Driver Ombudsman Branch to address the concerns of seniors as it relates to safe driving. DMV, with the ombudsmen assigned to the program, strive to work with the public in a continuing effort to keep seniors driving safely for as long as they can. The primary function of the Senior Driver Ombudsman Branch is to represent the interests of public safety for all Californians with a special interest in addressing the concerns of senior drivers. The ombudsmen can assist as a “go-between” to ensure that senior drivers are treated fairly, consistent with laws and regulations, and with dignity and respect.
The ombudsmen are available to assist in individual cases, as well as participate in outreach seminars for large and small audiences to promote driver safety in California with an emphasis on senior issues. If you would like an ombudsman to come to your group or event to make a presentation or you need other assistance, please contact the Senior Driver Ombudsman Branch at the following locations: • 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 Your health Your health is closely connected to your driving. You must be able to see well enough to detect hazards in different types of lighting, judge distances, adjust to the speed of traffic, and read road signs. Your brain must be alert enough to quickly decide the correct course of action in any type of traffic situation, including unexpected ones. Your body must also be able to respond and react quickly. By 2030 it is estimated that one in five drivers in the U.S. will be age 65 or older 3
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Page 3 and 4: Table of ConTenTs ParT I: reCognIzI
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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
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Page 21 and 22: Part II: assessIng Your DrIvIng Dri
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Page 25 and 26: Even if your vehicle is not a perfe
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Page 31 and 32: written Test Tips • Visit DMV’s
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Page 37 and 38: Medical Condition evaluations Once
Page 39 and 40: Driving Practice Tips • Request a
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Page 45 and 46: Notification of Decisions You will
Page 47 and 48: • Getting lost in familiar places
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