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To Drive or Not to Drive
Giving up driving can be very difficult for most people. Driving offers freedom and control, a sense of self-esteem and independence. However, concerns arise about the ability to drive safely.
Indicators of Impaired Driving
- Getting lost in familiar places
- Failure to follow traffic signs and speed limits
- Making turns too wide or too tight
- Poor judgment of distance or slow decision making in traffic
- Stopping before intersections
- Parking inappropriately, hitting or driving over curbs
- Fender-bender accidents or near misses, scrapes on car, garage or mailbox
- Maybe needing instructions from passengers
Simple Tips to Help Drive Safely Longer
- Have regular check-ups - yes that includes hearing and eye exams
- Maintain your health - yes that includes an exercise program
- Review your medications - yes medications can affect your driving
- Reduce noise in the car - yes the radio and passengers can be distractions
- Review long distance driving and plan rest stops - yes allow plenty of time
- Don't use a cell phone while driving - yes the cell phone and other mobile devices are distractions
- Don't travel with your pets unless they are restrained - yes for safety no pets sitting in your lap while driving
- Travel during non-peak hours - yes drive during daylight hours
- Don't drive in bad weather - yes prepare and wear your seat belt properly
- Adjust your car seat and mirrors for your height - yes this does make a difference
- Prep your vehicle with emergency equipment - yes a blanket, flashlight and what you want to take along
- Driver evaluation programs - yes we all need a refresher course from time to time
As You Begin Thinking About Driving Less, Consider Other Options
- Cab/taxi
- Charter
- Churches
- Family members
- Friends
- Neighbors
- Pharmacy or grocery store that will deliver
- Planes
- Public transportation (An option: Reno County Area Transit - RCAT)
- Shuttles
- Trains
Reminder: The ambulance is for emergencies.
To Drive or Not to Drive
Giving up driving can be very difficult for most people. Driving offers freedom and control, a sense of self-esteem and independence. However, concerns arise about the ability to drive safely.
Indicators of Impaired Driving
- Getting lost in familiar places
- Failure to follow traffic signs and speed limits
- Making turns too wide or too tight
- Poor judgment of distance or slow decision making in traffic
- Stopping before intersections
- Parking inappropriately, hitting or driving over curbs
- Fender-bender accidents or near misses, scrapes on car, garage or mailbox
- Maybe needing instructions from passengers
Simple Tips to Help Drive Safely Longer
- Have regular check-ups - yes that includes hearing and eye exams
- Maintain your health - yes that includes an exercise program
- Review your medications - yes medications can affect your driving
- Reduce noise in the car - yes the radio and passengers can be distractions
- Review long distance driving and plan rest stops - yes allow plenty of time
- Don't use a cell phone while driving - yes the cell phone and other mobile devices are distractions
- Don't travel with your pets unless they are restrained - yes for safety no pets sitting in your lap while driving
- Travel during non-peak hours - yes drive during daylight hours
- Don't drive in bad weather - yes prepare and wear your seat belt properly
- Adjust your car seat and mirrors for your height - yes this does make a difference
- Prep your vehicle with emergency equipment - yes a blanket, flashlight and what you want to take along
- Driver evaluation programs - yes we all need a refresher course from time to time
As You Begin Thinking About Driving Less, Consider Other Options
- Cab/taxi
- Charter
- Churches
- Family members
- Friends
- Neighbors
- Pharmacy or grocery store that will deliver
- Planes
- Public transportation (An option: Reno County Area Transit - RCAT)
- Shuttles
- Trains
Reminder: The ambulance is for emergencies.
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