What are the warning signs that a person with dementia should stop driving?A single occurrence of poor driving usually is not cause for a person to stop driving. It does, however, signal the need for increased monitoring and assessment.
Warning signs of driving problems include:
Decrease in confidence while driving
Difficulty turning to see when backing up
Riding the brake
Easily distracted while driving
Other drivers often honk horns
Incorrect signaling
Difficulty parking within a defined space
Hitting curbs
Scrapes or dents on the car, mailbox or garage
Increased agitation or irritation when driving
Failure to notice activity on the side of the road
Failure to notice traffic signs
Trouble navigating turns
Driving at inappropriate speeds
Not anticipating potential dangerous situations
Uses a "copilot"
Bad judgment on making left hand turns
Near misses
Delayed response to unexpected situations
Moving into wrong lane
Difficulty maintaining lane position
Confusion at exits
Ticketed moving violations or warnings
Getting lost in familiar places
Car accident
Failure to stop at stop sign or red light
Confusing the gas and brake pedals
Stopping in traffic for no apparent reason
Families need to consider the circumstances and seriousness of unsafe driving practices to decide whether to continue monitoring, modify driving or stop driving immediately.
see previous post for free online guide to help balance safety with independance.
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