Wednesday, 28 November 2007 01:09

CHP Warnings For Aging Drivers

The California Highway Patrol has prepared 2 DVDs offering warnings about the dangers of aging drivers whose mental and physical capabilities are diminishing. One DVD is a message to baby-boomers about taking responsibility for their parents’ driving if and when signs of problems come up. The other message is for seniors – CHP asks seniors to recognize that the older you get, the more limitations you are likely to have. Medications and cataracts may affect your driving. Seniors are not the most crash prone drivers – but they are the most likely to be seriously injured or die in a crash, say state safety officials. Seniors need to prepare for the day they may have to give up their drivers license. These are not easy issues for seniors or their families to grapple with – and that’s why the CHP is helping with these educational tools. CHP Officer Craig Harmon will join us on the noon news Friday to talk about the CHP’s new DVDs and efforts in community outreach on this important issue.