How's your driving?
Safe Driving for Seniors

Healthy living, safe driving

Your health is a key factor in your ability to drive.

• Your doctor can recommend an exercise program to improve flexibility and maintain strength, which can help you stay behind the wheel longer.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure any current and new medications will not negatively affect your ability to drive.
• Be careful with over-the-counter medications and combining medications that can also impair your driving.
• Report the following symptoms to your doctor:
  • vision changes, unexplained dizziness or fainting spells
  • frequent, chronic or severe pain
• Avoid driving if you're experiencing pain, because it can decrease your ability to concentrate and limit your movement behind the wheel.
• Have your hearing and eyesight checked regularly. Peripheral vision and depth perception tend to decline over the years.