Watch for these signs that an older adult you're close to is becoming a dangerous driver:
- Find out if his auto insurance rates have increased recently or if he has received traffic tickets or warnings.
- Check to see if his car has new dents or nicks.
- Pay attention if the older adult is reluctant to drive at night, seems tense or exhausted after driving, or complains of getting lost.
- Discreetly check in with friends and neighbors and ask if they've noticed any driving problems.
I'd like to know more about observations made by a caregiver or family member who rides with the older driver, specific mistakes they might make that are more important than other, minor mistakes. I don't mean to be critical, but I'd just like more details regarding the actual physical act of their driving.
Good news a recently released report from the IIHS says that senior drivers are becoming safer! http://www.aipathome.com/older-drivers-getting-safer/