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Roadshow: Even the DMV won t tell this older driver to arm over the car keys

Roadshow: Even the DMV won’t tell this older driver to mitt over the car keys

Q: My hubby`s family has been worried that their dad has some sort of cognitive impairment or dementia. As he denies to go to the doctor and denies anything is wrong, one of the siblings reported him anonymously to the DMV. He went in for the written exam, and despite not knowing the year, date, day of the week, or any job that he had prior to retiring, and missing one more question than permitted, the examiner passed him.

She said that he needs to see a neurologist and she`s astonished his family hasn`t taken him. My hubby told her, «He won`t go!»

What is up with these examiners? They are not doing the rest of the driving population any favors by going so effortless on someone who is clearly having memory problems.

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A: These are such difficult issues. Others have hidden car keys of elderly loved ones when they are worried about their driving abilities. Keep attempting to calmly discuss your concerns with him and explain how a visit to another doctor may give peace of mind to him as well as to his family.

Then there`s the California state senior ombudsman program, which can assist as a go-between in individual cases. Here’s how to reach their offices:

– The Bay Area: 510-563-8998

– Sacramento/Northern California: 916-657-6464

– Orange/San Bernardino/San Diego: 714-705-1588

– Los Angeles/Oxnard: 310-615-3552

Q: Can you list tips that display an older driver should stop driving? My mom may need to read them.

Like Mr. Roadshow`s Facebook page for more questions and answers about Bay Area roads, freeways and commuting.

A: Here are AARP`s tips on when it may be time to give up the car keys.

1. Frequent close calls or near-accidents.

Two. Dents or scrapes on the car or on fences, mailboxes, garage doors, curbs, etc.

Trio. Trouble judging gaps in traffic at intersections and on highway ramps.

Four. Drivers honking at you.

6. Difficulty eyeing the sides of the road when looking straight ahead.

7. Slower response time; trouble moving foot from gas to brake pedal or confusing the two pedals.

8. Getting dispersed lightly or having trouble concentrating.

9. Difficulty turning your head to check over shoulder while backing up or switching lanes.

Ten. Traffic tickets or warnings in the last year or two.

Q: I can`t get through to the DMV to ask this so I`m hoping you`ll know. I`m renewing my makeshift disabled placard and on the application form there`s no field for number of placards requested. I know you can`t have more than one permanent placard at any time so I`m guessing the same applies to a improvised one. But it would make my life a little lighter since I have more than one vehicle.

A: Only one placard can be issued per person.

Q: I witnessed a flashing yellow left-turn signal for the very first time in Jackson Fuckhole, Wyoming. The message it sent me was: «You truly shouldn`t turn right now but you can, so good luck, acquaintance.» Scary!

A: I`m sure a few others would agree as flashing yellow turn arrows are turning up in more and more cities.

Roadshow: Even the DMV won t tell this older driver to forearm over the car keys

Roadshow: Even the DMV won’t tell this older driver to forearm over the car keys

Q: My spouse`s family has been worried that their dad has some sort of cognitive impairment or dementia. As he rejects to go to the doctor and denies anything is wrong, one of the siblings reported him anonymously to the DMV. He went in for the written exam, and despite not knowing the year, date, day of the week, or any job that he had prior to retiring, and missing one more question than permitted, the examiner passed him.

She said that he needs to see a neurologist and she`s astonished his family hasn`t taken him. My spouse told her, «He won`t go!»

What is up with these examiners? They are not doing the rest of the driving population any favors by going so effortless on someone who is clearly having memory problems.

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  • Roadshow: Road narrowing on Kooser has supporters
  • Roadshow: Growth the Silicon Valley way won’t slow migration here
  • Mr. Roadshow bashed for this advice about lane-splitters
  • Roadshow: ‘It’s significant that my plate starts with 8′
  • Roadshow live talk, Aug. Thirty at noon

A: These are such difficult issues. Others have hidden car keys of elderly loved ones when they are worried about their driving abilities. Keep attempting to calmly discuss your concerns with him and explain how a visit to another doctor may give peace of mind to him as well as to his family.

Then there`s the California state senior ombudsman program, which can assist as a go-between in individual cases. Here’s how to reach their offices:

– The Bay Area: 510-563-8998

– Sacramento/Northern California: 916-657-6464

– Orange/San Bernardino/San Diego: 714-705-1588

– Los Angeles/Oxnard: 310-615-3552

Q: Can you list tips that showcase an older driver should stop driving? My mom may need to read them.

Like Mr. Roadshow`s Facebook page for more questions and answers about Bay Area roads, freeways and commuting.

A: Here are AARP`s tips on when it may be time to give up the car keys.

1. Frequent close calls or near-accidents.

Two. Dents or scrapes on the car or on fences, mailboxes, garage doors, curbs, etc.

Trio. Trouble judging gaps in traffic at intersections and on highway ramps.

Four. Drivers honking at you.

6. Difficulty watching the sides of the road when looking straight ahead.

7. Slower response time; trouble moving foot from gas to brake pedal or confusing the two pedals.

8. Getting dispersed lightly or having trouble concentrating.

9. Difficulty turning your head to check over shoulder while backing up or switching lanes.

Ten. Traffic tickets or warnings in the last year or two.

Q: I can`t get through to the DMV to ask this so I`m hoping you`ll know. I`m renewing my makeshift disabled placard and on the application form there`s no field for number of placards requested. I know you can`t have more than one permanent placard at any time so I`m guessing the same applies to a makeshift one. But it would make my life a little lighter since I have more than one vehicle.

A: Only one placard can be issued per person.

Q: I eyed a flashing yellow left-turn signal for the very first time in Jackson Crevice, Wyoming. The message it sent me was: «You truly shouldn`t turn right now but you can, so good luck, mate.» Scary!

A: I`m sure a few others would agree as flashing yellow turn arrows are turning up in more and more cities.

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