Posted on 7/12/2021
The older we get, the more physical health challenges we may face. Most of those challenges will do doubt interfere with driving. Even if you aren't an elder yourself, you may still have parents or grandparents that need your care. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, you should bring more awareness to these safe driving tips. DRIVING TIPS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Always seat belt first. All of us know that buckling is an enforced law in the US. If you catch a loved one forgetting to buckle, please remind them to do so. If the seat belt is uncomfortable, adjust the shoulder mount or look into buying a pad that slips over the strap. Understand and read your medications. As health is sometimes compromised as you get older, medications also become a part of your daily routine. Some prescriptions can make you feel sleepy, less alert and can severely affect your reaction time. However, medicines may warn on their labels to avoid driving after a particular time after ... read more