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To help with your observations, watch for different types of warning signs. Some of these can indicate a physical and/or memory problem that is beginning to affect driving abilities. Physical Capabilities X Not being able to see or hear what is going on outside the vehicle X Difficulty turning head when backing up X Trouble moving foot from gas pedal to brake pedal X Delayed responses to unexpected situations Cognitive Capabilities X Decrease in confidence while driving X Needs someone else to tell him or her how to drive X Getting lost in familiar places X Becoming easily distracted while driving X Getting confused at intersections, entrance or exit ramps, or roundabouts X Inability to adapt to new situations X Failing to recognize dangerous situations Poor Driving Skills X Not using turn signals correctly or not using them at all X Having trouble making turns X Having difficulty moving into or maintaining the correct lane of traffic X Having trouble judging the space between vehicles in traffic on highway entrance or exit ramps X Parking inappropriately X Hitting curbs when making right turns or backing up X Unpredictable stopping in traffic X Driving too slow so other drivers often honk at you X Failing to stop at stop signs or stop lights X Failing to notice important activity on the side of the road Undesirable Behaviors X Driving too fast or too slow for road conditions X Becoming more agitated or irritated when driving X Distracted driving X Impaired driving X Not following doctor's guidance Evidence of Warning Signs X Getting scrapes or dents on vehicle, garage, or mailbox X Having frequent close calls X Being warned or ticketed for moving violations X Having multiple vehicle crashes External Advice X Doctors or pharmacists have advised him or her that certain medications might affect the ability to drive X Friends, relatives, doctors, or other trusted sources have suggested that driving be limited or that driving cease www.aarp.org/drive Smart Driver Participant Guidebook 99 WHAT DOES THE ROAD AHEAD LOOK LIKE? 5 1 2 3 4 5 6