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How's your driving?
Safe Driving for Seniors

Plan your route.
Always wear your seat belt.
Drive during daylight hours if possible, especially if your vision at night is limited.
Avoid driving in bad weather.
Use familiar roads. Avoid heavily travelled roads and peak traffic periods if these conditions make you nervous.
Stay alert. Be aware of pedestrians, bicycles and other vehicles that share the road and be ready for unexpected actions.
Pay attention to traffic signals, and other vehicles when approaching intersections.
Leave enough distance between you and the vehicle ahead that will allow you to stop quickly if needed.
Stay in your lane.
Avoid medications that make you drowsy, and don't drive when you're tired, ill or under stress.
Use alternatives to driving such as, public transit, car/van pool, volunteer driver programs, friends or family who drive, taxi, or walking.

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Last modified: June 20, 2010