Your Health

Physical Functions

It is an undeniable fact that most people slow down as they age. It is also a fact that good motor functions are necessary for comfortable and safe driving. Your body's strength, flexibility, reflexes, and coordination must all be working together when you drive your vehicle.

Driver Fitness

Driver fitness is your ability to safely drive your vehicle. Driver fitness can be different for different people. Persons with physical handicaps due to age and/or physical ailments can and do drive safely and successfully. If you experience difficulties, maybe modifications and/or the additions of special equipment to your vehicle can help.

If you are not sure you are still up to the physical challenges of driving, check with your primary care physician. He/she can assist you and/or put you in contact with occupational therapists, physical therapists, or driver rehabilitation specialists who can put you back in the driver's seat or keep you there.