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Poor Driving?

Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 3 9:05pm | Replies (26)

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@gloaming Thank you
for your reply. I did have my driving evaluated by our licensing agency.
He advice was to stick with familiar roads and no night time driving.
I went straight to the state after I felt uncomfortable. I have extensive drivers training, and trading in my big truck for a smaller sedan is also their recommendation.
I requested to be re-evaluated every two years. They were satisfied with my plan.
I will continue to monitor my driving. I have installed safe driving applications for my phone. The app from my car insurance
company watches my driving habits and dings me on speed, braking, lane changes etc. The app gives me a score that can either raise or lower my car insurance.
I try to travel with a "co-pilate", and she certainly will speak up about my driving.
I drove my daughter to her Obgyn appointments and she said she felt safe.
I'm trying their suggestions for now. Watching my driving carefully makes me a better driver. My Mom drove until she was 87. I'm about 16 years away from 87. Her skills did diminish her last year, and she volunteered her drivers license, and car keys.
I'm sure I won't last that long, but I hope I can drive till I retire.
My kids did say they will help out when they are available. Any area or roads I'm not familiar with, I avoid.
This is my current position, and I have sincerly jumped through all the hoops to reach it.
Thank all that commented. It's a day by day decision.
I leave my pride in my driveway. If this doesn't work, and I'm hesitant to drive, I will hang up my keys.
Bye for now, guys.

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Replies to "@gloaming Thank you for your reply. I did have my driving evaluated by our licensing agency...."

@koneil From personal experience, I saw how much of an acknowledgement of the aging/health process it was when my dad gave up driving. It meant [to him] loss of independence. The fact he could not navigate parking lots or streets safely was a secondary concern to him. But obviously not other drivers!

I'm glad you are addressing this concern with yourself, and expressing it here to other members. It shows you are aware of issues, and want to mitigate them as soon as you can. Being honest with yourself, you will be able to make the right decision when it comes time to relief yourself of driving responsibilities. Now is the time to look into alternative transportation, like buses, ride-sharing, Uber, family members, etc.
Ginger