WHEN SHOULD OLDER DRIVERS GIVE UP THE KEYS?

Handing over the car keys is hard for older drivers who may feel they are relinquishing their independence. Some states have age-based license screening, however, most major advocacy groups for seniors discourage age-based testing. The American Association of Retired Persons supports methods that identify functional driving limitations in people of all ages. This article ponders the question of when older drivers should give of the keys. A transition period in which older drivers gradually stop driving is common for many seniors, who initially stop driving at night, then at peak periods, etc. The article also describes transportation alternatives for older people that want to maintain an independent lifestyle. A sidebar lists telltale signs of when an older driver becomes a public hazard.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Features: Photos;
  • Pagination: p. 12-15
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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00727006
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Oct 29 1996 12:00AM