Determining the time when old drivers finally park their cars shouldn't be a decision left entirely to well-informed doctors. As Dr. Wecht said at the inquest for the fatal South Park accident in March, motorists also bear responsibility to be realistic about their medical conditions and their ability to drive safely. As it happens, state law provides an incentive for seniors who drive to take refresher courses that alert them to the special challenges associated with aging. In this area, the courses are conducted by Seniors for Safe Driving on behalf of the AAA West Penn-West Virginia.
Participants attend two sessions, totaling seven hours of classroom instruction.
They also have their vision tested for night driving. The program has been running for nine years, and some 15,000 senior drivers are expected to take part in Western Pennsylvania this year. There is no pass or fail in these classes, but senior drivers can learn some important lessons. All rights reserved. Click here for Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.