How to check for the mental functions?
Ans : Mental status testing correlates better with driving performance than a specific diagnosis of dementia. The Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), a brief test of orientation, memory, and attention, can be used in the office setting to evaluate mental status. The maximum score on the MMSE is 30. Older drivers with scores of 23 to 25 out of 30 have more serious driving problems than normal controls. Drivers scoring 23 or less should be advised to stop driving until more formal neuropsychological testing is completed.
