After identifying any and all health challenges, the assessment team offers a plan of care. Only if this thorough evaluation reveals compelling reasons for someone not to drive does this plan include the recommendations to stop or limit driving. We don't want them to give up anything, especially feelings of autonomy. Staying active and being involved are important components of physical and mental health. Reactions to being told to stop driving are as different as people themselves.
Some individuals equate loss of driving with a loss of freedom and independence.
They may have a sense of being out of the mainstream of life. All of which can lead to feelings of sadness, frustration, anger and more. To some older drivers, it's a relief to know that they no longer have to worry about driving. Many have already voluntarily limited the amount of driving they did anyway. The emotional issue is more the symbol of independence that a driver's license provides.