Stay in the right-hand lane when you can. If sharp turns are difficult to make, go as slowly as you need to and stay in your lane. Use your signal and be sure it's off after you're through the turn. If highway driving gives you more trouble than it used to, remember to stay in the lane that's going closest to your speed, and keep up with the rest of traffic. Avoid traveling during rush hour if you can.
Some red flags can also show up at home.
An article in American Family Physician alerted families that older people who have trouble walking, climbing stairs, or performing heavy housework often struggle to drive as well. If you're worried that you or a loved one may no longer be safe on the road, a family physician can also help assess a person's driving ability by testing vision, reflexes, strength, attention, and other factors. Contact your Department of Motor Vehicles, Veterans Administration, or vocational rehabilitation center for information on driving tests. If an older person you know is no longer safe behind the wheel, express your concern and urge him to take a driving test. Your state Department of Motor Vehicles is a good place to go for an evaluation.