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- 5 signs are no longer the time for the elderly to drive vehicles
- 1. Having vision problems
- 2. Having health problems that can affect the way to carry a vehicle
- 3. Get lost in areas that are often passed
- 4. Confusion with traffic signs
- 5. Driving ability changes
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In this day and age, it seems that almost all age groups are skilled at carrying vehicles, including those who are elderly. By reason of still feeling healthy and fit, many parents still insist on driving their own vehicles. Even when his abilities are no longer the same as he is young. So, what are the signs that the ability of the elderly to drive a vehicle has begun to decline?
5 signs are no longer the time for the elderly to drive vehicles
1. Having vision problems
There is a possibility, the elderly's visual impairment is getting worse, whether it's due to aging or the appearance of eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma. In fact, good vision ability is needed in driving. For example, to read speedometer to estimate the gap between one vehicle and another.
Therefore, when the ability to see the elderly has decreased, it will certainly endanger the elderly and others. Make sure, you routinely do regular eye examinations, and consult immediately with an ophthalmologist when you feel a complaint. This aims to determine how far your vision is.
2. Having health problems that can affect the way to carry a vehicle
As we get older, it is possible that various health problems will occur that affect the body of the elderly. Generally, complaints such as pain or stiffness around the neck, leg pain, until reduced arm strength.
It may seem trivial, but these things will make it difficult when the elderly drive the vehicle later. If you still believe you can drive yourself, you should do a routine check first and then communicate with your doctor about your physical condition.
3. Get lost in areas that are often passed
Have often visited supermarkets, relatives' houses, or even the nearest pharmacy from home. But suddenly, you are actually groping to recall the route to reach these places.
This could be because you have started to experience a decline in memory, or even become a sign of the emergence of more serious diseases, such as Alzheimer's and dementia.
If this happens, it's a good idea to ask someone to take you to their destination or find an easy-to-use public transportation alternative.
4. Confusion with traffic signs
Many traffic accidents that occur due to the driver being negligent in reading the rules of traffic signs. Every now and then, try asking someone to monitor you while driving a car or motorbike without you knowing the time, and ask the person to pay attention to whether you obey all the rules in driving, such as stopping at a green light, or even driving even though it's a red light.
Because, unexpected behavior like this can seriously endanger the safety of the elderly and other road users. Try to remember again whether you often listen to music too loud, call, send short messages, or eat while driving a vehicle, which of course can interfere with concentration in traffic.
If you realize your driving ability is still not good, you should consider not driving a vehicle alone.
5. Driving ability changes
Invite family to go with you, and ask them to assess your ability to drive. Maybe a few years before, they were still comfortable and not worried to see you carrying your own vehicle.
However, if the current changes, you even feel the body's response tends to be slower to unexpected situations on the road - for example other vehicles that appear suddenly, pedestrians who cross the road, and other vehicles that suddenly brake.
That means, your ability to drive has begun to decline. These things think again if you want to continue driving your own vehicle.
