It's really tough when you feel that your parents should not be driving anymore. Driving in this country is tantamount to freedom. But this week may be your chance to broach the subject.
I have copied and pasted this information from the National Council on Senior Transportation.
This is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
The NCST is pleased to endorse Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Dec. 6 - 12, sponsored by the American Occupational Therapy Association. In the spirit of this observance and the awareness of skills necessary to operate a vehicle safely, we are pleased to provide the following resources through the NCST Web site, http://www.
The NCST is pleased to endorse Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Dec. 6 - 12, sponsored by the American Occupational Therapy Association. In the spirit of this observance and the awareness of skills necessary to operate a vehicle safely, we are pleased to provide the following resources through the NCST Web site, http://www.
- Safe Driving Programs: AARP's Driver Safety Program
- Safe Driving for Older Adults, tips for older drivers from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
- Supplemental Transportation Programs for Seniors (PDF) - a report by the Beverly Foundation and the AAA Foundation
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