What to Do If Your Parents Refuse to Stop Driving
You're convinced they're a danger to themselves and others, but they won't relinquish the car keys.
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- ID:
- 3484
- First Published:
- 09-Sep-2007
- Summary:
- How to keep a dangerous driver off the roads and out of harm's way -- what to do if your parents refuse to stop driving.
Posted by Anonymous 2 months ago
You did not mention the option of a clinical driving evaluation performed by occupational therapist. These evaluations provide objective data for accident risk. Most family members are thankful for the evaluation and the reasoning behind why restrictions or recommendations to retire from driving are made. Contact ADED website to find an driving program near you. Duke Driving Program
Posted by Ladybug 4 months ago
My mother was 81 and I was taking her to her hair appointments etc. One morning, she wanted to go to the grocery store that she had been going to for 30 years. She has a clean record and just had her license renewed. I got a phone call about 15 minutes after I had last talked to her. She was killed pulling out of the road my parents lived on for 30 years. It was the hardest thing I have ever been through. The accident was her fault..the other driver was fine, he was in a monster truck. Do your best to keep them from driving!! I thank God she did not hurt anyone else, that would have been unbearable. My dad is still driving but he is VERY alert and is more like a much younger man. It is not age as much as thier physical and mental health.
Posted by ilikeyams 7 months ago
My father's driven like a maniac his whole life. Now he's finally slowing down a bit!
Posted by Anonymous 9 months ago
I am so not looking forward to the day I might have to suggest to my mother that she not drive. She's so independent now and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
Posted by Anonymous 9 months ago
Very helpful. Now we need an article to deal with the guilt and possibly the blame of taking the driving privileges away.