Category: Driving

Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix

If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes. Still, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises you to make sure before operating any type of vehicle, whether a car, bus, train, plane, or boat. Although most medications won’t affect your ability to drive, some prescription and nonprescription medicines can… Continue reading Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix

Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix

If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes. Still, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises you to make sure before operating any type of vehicle, whether a car, bus, train, plane, or boat. Although most medications won’t affect your ability to drive, some prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs… Continue reading Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix

The Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Drowsy driving is a major problem in the United States. The risk, danger, and sometimes tragic results of drowsy driving are alarming. Drowsy driving is the dangerous combination of driving and sleepiness or fatigue. This usually happens when a driver has not slept enough, but it can also happen due to untreated sleep disorders, medications,… Continue reading The Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Cognitive Health and Older Drivers

  Researchers have a history of studying driver safety in older adults after they’ve been diagnosed with dementia, a decline in memory and other mental abilities that make daily living difficult. However, we have limited knowledge about the effects on older drivers whose problems with mental abilities are less severe than those associated with dementia.… Continue reading Cognitive Health and Older Drivers

Exercises to Make You a Better Driver

Editor’s note: Here, from the experts at the Go4Life division of the National Institute on Aging, tips on the exercises that can make you a better driver. It’s your health—not your age—that matters most in driving safely. As you get older, you may notice physical changes that may affect driving such as changes in your strength,… Continue reading Exercises to Make You a Better Driver

90 Percent of Senior Drivers Don’t Make Vehicle Modifications That Could Increase Safety

Almost 90 percent of older drivers don’t make vehicle safety modifications that could lower their risk of accidents or death, according to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The vehicle modifications include pedal extensions, seat cushions and steering wheel covers. Taking these steps is crucial because seniors aged 65 and over are more… Continue reading 90 Percent of Senior Drivers Don’t Make Vehicle Modifications That Could Increase Safety