Tips to Help Make Safe Choices About Driving

As you get older, you may notice driving becoming more difficult for yourself or your loved ones. Changes in health, vision, and certain medical conditions or injuries may also impact a person’s driving skills. However, there are things you can do to help you stay on the road and make safe choices about driving. Tips include: 

  • Take care of your eyes and ears. Always wear your glasses or contact lenses if you need them to see clearly. If you use hearing aids, be sure to wear them while driving.  
  • Be physically active. This will help you keep and even improve your strength and flexibility, which may help your driving abilities.
  • Talk with your doctor. If you have any concerns about your health and driving, see your doctor. Don’t risk hurting yourself or others.  

Find more tips to help keep you safe on the road as you age.  

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