The changes that occur with aging and its many associated diseases produce genuine impairment in some older drivers. Caregivers are often the persons who notice the first signs of unsafe driving habits. The following tips are measures to help caregivers minimize the driving risk of care receivers. Avoid driving at night. Nighttime vision may be impaired by glare and light sensitivity.
Careful scheduling can allow a full and active life without nighttime driving.
Avoid busy driving times. With careful planning, chores and appointments that require driving can be done between the morning, noon and evening rush hours. Reduce risk by grouping your chores. Accidents increase in frequency with miles driven. Making one trip to visit three places offers less risk than making three separate trips.