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With National Road Safety Week coming up from May 14-21, safe driving habits are top of mind for many Canadians. Check out these tips courtesy of Home Instead Senior Care to help your senior loved one stay safe on the road. 10 warning signs that seniors may be unsafe drivers on the road Family caregivers can look out for several poten- tial warning signs that their senior loved one may be losing the confidence or ability to drive. These include: 1. Mysterious dents If an older adult can't explain what happened to his or her car, or you notice multiple instances of damage, further investigation is needed to under-damage, further investigation is needed to under-damage, further investigation is needed to under stand if there's been a change in the senior's driving abilities. 2. Trouble turning to see when backing up Aging may compromise mobility and impact important movements needed to drive safely. For-important movements needed to drive safely. For-important movements needed to drive safely. For tunately, newer vehicles offer back-up cameras and assistive technologies that can help older adults continue to drive safely. 3. Confusing the gas and brake pedals Dementia can lead to a senior being confused about how his or her car operates. 4. Increased irritation and agitation when driving Poor health or chronic pain can trigger increased agitation that may, in turn, lead to poor judgment on the road. 5. Bad calls on left-hand turns Turning left can be tricky and dangerous for older drivers, and many accidents occur where there is an unprotected left turn (no turning arrow). 6. Parking gone awry Difficulty parking, including parallel parking, could cause damage to an older adult's vehicle as well as to those around it. 7. Difficulty staying within the lanes If you've spotted a driver zigzagging along the road, it could be a sign that fatigue or vision prob- lems are making it difficult to stay on course. 8. Delayed reaction and response time Aging slows response times which may create a situation where an older adult may cause an ac- cident or be unable to respond quickly enough to prevent a crash. 9. Driving the wrong speed Driving too fast or too slow may be indicators that a driver's judgment may be impaired. 10. Riding the brake Riding the brake could be a sign that a driver no longer has confidence in his or her skills. Three suggestions to ease driving transitions for seniors Once you've discovered that an older loved one may no longer be safe behind the wheel, there are things you can do to help make sure transitions to alternate driving solutions go smoothly and help the senior maintain independence. 1. Get the facts Any decisions about giving up driving should be based on data. Seniors have rights and deserve to have more than just opinions or suspicions influ- encing whether they can continue to drive or not. That's where evaluations are helpful. For example: encourage your older loved one to get a physical exam, driving evaluation or check local regulations for requirements for older drivers. 2. Listen and communicate Listen closely to the senior's fears and apprehen- sions about giving up driving. You'll need to under-sions about giving up driving. You'll need to under-sions about giving up driving. You'll need to under stand these concerns to be able to develop a plan with which he or she feels comfortable. Start a pro and con list of some of the options being discussed. For instance, a pro of giving up driving would be money savings in auto insurance, gasoline and car maintenance. 3. Create a plan with plenty of alternatives When you know the root of the senior's concerns, it will be easier to create a plan that meets the senior's needs. For example, if a senior is worried about isolation, consider public transportation op- tions or consider friends who might be willing to drive in exchange for a free lunch occasionally. Article courtesy of the Home Instead office serv-Article courtesy of the Home Instead office serv-Article courtesy of the Home Instead office serv ing Oakville, Franchise Owner Scott Johnson.