When is it no longer safe to drive?

Many of us spend a vast majority of our lives behind the wheel of a vehicle, regularly making trips to-and-from work, to the grocery store or on long-distance trips for vacation. But what happens when we get older and it is no longer safe to drive? Today, 20% of American drivers are 65 and older, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety; this age group is estimated to grow to more than 40 million drivers by 2020. While age isn’t the only factor in determining driver safety, it’s no secret that as we get older our reaction times slow and our vision begins to deteriorate.

According to EveryDay Health, some warning signs it might be time to stop driving include:

• Stopping at green lights or when there is no stop sign
• Getting confused by traffic signals
• Running stop signs or red lights
• Having accidents or side-swiping other cars when parking
• Getting lost and calling a family member for directions

If you have concerns about you or a loved one’s ability to drive, one option is to request a driving. evaluation at a rehabilitation center, driving school, or state licensing agency. If it’s no longer safe, and your family’s vehicle will go unused, I encourage you to consider donating it to Vehicles for Change. It can be hard to give up a vehicle, but donors to VFC can rest assured their car will greatly impact a low-income family in need. For example, did you know recipients of our vehicles make an average of $7,000 MORE per year to provide for themselves?

Over the years, we’ve also made the donation process as simple as possible. In three easy steps, your vehicle will be picked up FOR FREE and on its way to helping families. To learn more about donating a vehicle, please visit: https://bit.ly/VFCCarDonationProcess. Have questions? Please give us a call at 410-242-9674.