WHEN YOU COMPLETE
THIS UNIT, YOU WILL:
Recognize how our driving is affected by
changes in ourselves and by:
Medical conditions
Medications
Alcohol and drugs
Vision
Hearing
Brain health
Mental and
physical health
Understand state-specific laws and
requirements.
Complete the Knowledge Check successfully
on these topics.
PHYSICAL CHANGES AFFECT OUR DRIVING
While some changes to our bodies and minds
happen quickly, others are gradual and harder
to detect.
Both obvious and subtle changes can impact
driving in a variety of ways. In this section,
we will discuss how it is important to know if
we are fit to drive.
Be Aware of Medical Conditions
Some medical conditions can limit your driving
abilities depending on how they affect your
sensory and motor skills or mental well-being.
Functional problems to be concerned about
include:
X
Inability to recognize potentially dangerous
situations.
X
Inability to react quickly enough to avoid
dangerous situations.
X
Temporarily losing control of your vehicle's
speed or direction.
X
Forgetting how to travel a familiar route.
Key to navigating these changes is staying
aware and being honest with yourself about
your abilities.
See Certain Medical Conditions and Medications
May Affect Your Driving in Resources.
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