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Older Drivers

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Regulations Affecting Older Drivers

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Many states have laws designed to ensure that older drivers stay safe and do not endanger others on the road. Some states require drivers over a certain age to

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Vision Tests

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Many states require people who renew their driver\u2019s licenses to have their vision tested. Such tests have been shown to reduce deaths among older drivers. People who do not pass the test must get an eye exam before a license is renewed. If the driver\u2019s vision does not meet the state\u2019s minimum requirement, the license may be restricted or suspended.

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Driving Restrictions

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States can limit the right to drive of an individual of any age based on his or her abilities. Restrictions can be imposed on someone with a disability. They may also be placed on someone with a history of crashes or serious violations, usually after being contacted by the police, a doctor, or a family member.

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A state department of motor vehicles reviews medical evidence and conducts written and on-the-road tests to see which restrictions make sense for a particular person, such as no driving at night or no driving on interstate highways. The state can issue a license with restrictions \u2014 or it can suspend or revoke the license.

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In a few states, physicians are required to report patients with medical conditions that can seriously impair driving. The state of California specifically requires doctors to report patients with a diagnosis of dementia. The state department of motor vehicles, not a doctor, determines if someone is unable to drive.

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Watch \u201cDriving with Alzheimer\u2019s Disease\" to see how memory problems caused by Alzheimer's disease can make driving unsafe.

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Source URL: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/olderdrivers/regulationsaffectingolderdrivers/01.html
Source Agency: NIH Senior Health (NIHSH)
Captured Date: 2016-03-14 19:04:00.0
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