Directions: For each question, check Yes or No.
1. I notice that other drivers seem to be honking
at me.
Yes
No
2. I find space in traffic hard to judge.
Yes
No
3. I find that vehicless suddenly appear from
nowhere.
Yes
No
4. I fail to notice red lights and traffic signs.
Yes
No
5. I have trouble looking over my shoulder to
back up or change lanes.
Yes
No
6. I have trouble driving through intersections.
Yes
No
7. I get nervous making left turns against
oncoming traffic.
Yes
No
8. I lack confidence that I am able to drive in
heavy traffic.
Yes
No
9. I lack confidence that I am able to drive at
high speeds.
Yes
No
10. I feel overwhelmed by too many road signs,
signals, pavement markings, pedestrians, and
other vehicles.
Yes
No
11. I get lost on roadways that should be familiar
to me.
Yes
No
12. I feel nervous, agitated, or irritated while
driving.
Yes
No
13. I have had several close calls, a near crash,
or fender benders in the last 3 years.
Yes
No
14. My doctor advised me to limit or stop driving
because of my health.
Yes
No
15. I have asked my doctor to refer me to a
specialist.
Yes
No
ACTIVITY: JUDGING YOUR OWN DRIVING (UNIT 5)
How is your driving? Here is a quick review of some issues we talked about in terms of other drivers.
If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you may be experiencing a driving problem. If you answered
"Yes" to several questions, you may need to schedule an appointment with an occupational therapy driver
rehabilitation specialist to consider a formal driving assessment.
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