What are some of the signs of unsafe driving?
• Stopping at a green light. • Stopping when there is no stop sign. • Stopping in the middle of intersections. • Mistaking the gas pedal for the brake pedal. • Finding traffic signs and signals confusing. • Running stop signs and red lights and not realizing it. • Nearly hitting cars, people or objects and not realizing it. • Getting lost in familiar places. • Changing lanes without looking or signaling. What can people do to be safer drivers? Although the risk of crashes and crash related injuries usually go up as people age, the following are the many that can be taken at any age to drive more safely. • Avoid driving at night, in heavy traffic, and on unfamiliar roads. • Know the rules of the road. • Taking a class geared to senior citizens. • Work with rehabilitation specialists. Who can help figure out if driving skills are a problem? Rehabilitation Centers, Vocational Rehabilitation Centers, Veterans Administration Centers usually provide the best driving evaluations. Driving scho
