State officials are reminding older drivers of resources available to make them safe on the roads.
According to state data, there are 2.3 million drivers in Pennsylvania. This week also marks Older Driver Safety Week in Pennsylvania.
Last year’s data shows that nearly 22,000 crashes involved at least one driver that was over the age of 65. That represents nearly 20 percent of all crashes in the state.
PennDOT’s website offers a list of courses for mature drivers. Their website also has a resource of senior ride-share programs for seniors uncomfortable with getting behind the wheel.
A list of approved mature driver courses available can be found online on PennDOT’s Mature Driver Improvement Courses page.
Signs that can indicate it may be time to limit or stop driving altogether include:
- Feeling uncomfortable, fearful, or nervous when driving.
- Unexplained dents/scrapes on the car, fences, mailboxes, or garage doors.
- Frequently getting lost and frequent “close calls” (i.e. almost crashing).
- Slower response times, particularly to unexpected situations.
- Difficulty paying attention to signs or staying in the lane of traffic.
- Trouble judging gaps at intersections or highway entrance/exit ramps.
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