My daughter doesn't want me to drive with my grandchildren in the car anymore, because she thinks I'm not driving as safely as I once did. How can I show her that my skills are still sharp?
My daughter doesn't want me to drive with my grandchildren in the car anymore, because she thinks I'm not driving as safely as I once did. How can I show her that my skills are still sharp?
Be sure to stay focused on what's most important - safety. Often, identifying any weaknesses in your driving skills and abilities can lead to simple actions you can take to improve, so you can return to confident, safe driving. Consider getting a comprehensive driving assessment by an occupational therapist or other driving specialist. Learn More >>
Over the last few months, I have become uncomfortable dirving at night because I can't see very well even though I just updated my prescription glasses. Where can I get help, without risking my doctor taking my car keys?
Over the last few months, I have become uncomfortable dirving at night because I can't see very well even though I just updated my prescription glasses. Where can I get help, without risking my doctor taking my car keys?
You are one of many drivers who have trouble seeing at night. Simply avoiding nighttime driving can keep you safe and mobile, and these tips also can help. Your doctor cannot take your driver's license - or your car keys, for that matter. Only staste licensing authorities have the legal right to do so. Think of your doctor as your best line of defense agaisnt losing your driving privileges - someone who can help keep you safe.
With years of experience behind the wheel, older drivers likely are among the safest on the road. However, skills and abilities required for safe driving do deteriorate with age. The good news is that a few simple actions often can provide you with years of safe driving.
To learn more about your ability to drive safely, check out the resources below. They range from self-screening exercises to professionally administered assessments and feature a variety of tools that rate everything from driving habits to physical limitations and medical conditions.
Do you know the rules of the road? Test your driving knowledge by taking this brief interactive quiz.
Driving Knowledge Quiz
Directions: Mark "True" or "False" to answer each question.
1The recommended hand position on the steering
wheel is "10 and 2" (as in the hands of a clock).
Due to power steering and airbag positioning, drivers should use either "9 & 3" or "8 & 4" hand positioning to avoid injury should the airbag deploy in the event of a collision.
2In dry conditions, drivers of cars without anti-lock brakes should pump the brakes in a panic stop situation.
Pumping the brakes can upset the vehicle's balance, further reducing traction. Instead, use a constant, firm pressure on the pedal. If the tires lock up, ease up with the foot just a bit, until the wheels start turning again.
3You are guaranteed the right-of-way if you are the first to arrive at an intersection.
No one is guaranteed the right-of-way; it must be given. Never assume another driver will yield to you, even if he/she should do so.
4From the normal driving position, you should be able to just barely see the sides of your vehicle when looking into the side mirrors.
5If a person's driving abilities are impaired by prescription medications, that person cannot be charged with DWI/DUI.
It does not matter what substance impairs one's driving abilities. Both over-the-counter and prescription medications are drugs designed to alter the body's condition, can cause driving ability to be legally impaired, and can therefore result in a DWI/DUI charge.
Congratulations, you got out of 5 questions correctly.
No matter how many correct answers are shown above, this website can help you improve your driving skills and, ultimately, be a safer driver. We hope you enjoy your visit, and please visit your local AAA club for additional information and tools.
Use online, confidential AAA Roadwise Review exercises in the privacy of your home to see if visual, mental and physical conditions affect your driving safety. Learn More »
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