Senior Driving Safety
Senior Driving Safety
It is very common for seniors to continue driving. Many of these seniors lead an active lifestyle, so they are always out and about. Being active is a great way to maintain health, but seniors do need to take precautions when driving in bad weather. Many seniors will get tense and nervous when the weather is poor. To help battle this, the list below offers some great driving safety tips.
1. Make sure to allow enough time to reach the destination. If the weather is bad and the visibility is poor, seniors should try to leave the house about 15 minutes earlier than they normally would.
2. Always maintain the vehicle. Making sure the car is in good condition is one way to make sure seniors stay safe while driving in poor weather conditions.
3. When buying a newer car, consider options that will increase safety, such as all-wheel drive and traction control.
4. Be sure to keep an emergency kit in the car. These kits can help seniors who have car trouble during bad weather. Most kits will have blankets that will help seniors stay warm and comfortable until help arrives.
5. Always drive with the headlights on.
6. Stay in the middle lane on the highway. Most roads are built higher in the middle, allowing water to runoff to the other lanes.
7. Avoid pools of water. There could be potholes beneath.
Source: Senior Living
Home Instead Senior Care in Rhode Island provides non medical home care services for seniors and the elderly who choose to live at home instead. Please call us for more information on our in-home care services at 401-667-2923.
