If your family is suggesting that an elder loved one gives up their car keys but the suggestion is being met with strong opposition, Michigan’s Guide for Aging Drivers and their Families offers helpful tips. The guide helps readers know how to observe the older adult’s driving abilities, gives signs and symptoms indicating driving problems, and assists families in understanding the meaning of driving, from the loved one’s perspective.
It also provides suggestions on how to begin the driving discussion, and how best to talk about appropriate driving choices and a list of driving rehabilitation programs and specialists, all to help determine if a visual, physical, or mental condition may be affecting the ability to drive safely.
But if the family feels certain that there is an uncorrectable problem, the guide recommends submitting a Request for Driver Evaluation form DA-88 at www.bit.ly/3B6uonx, or a letter requesting a re-examination of the unsafe driver either online or by written letter. Forms are available at any Secretary of State office.
Warning: In addition to providing an explanation of why you deem the driver unsafe, you’ll have to give your full name, address, telephone number and signature. The Department does not accept anonymous requests, however the reporting person’s name is kept confidential to the extent permitted by Michigan and Federal law.
Also, consider enlisting the aid of a healthcare provider to prevent a family feud.
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