Taking the car keys away from an aging parent is one of the most heartbreaking and difficult things a child will ever have to do. For them, driving represents freedom, independence, and competence. Losing that privilege feels like a fast track to being “old” and dependent.
However, safety must come first. A car is a two-ton machine, and if their reflexes or cognition are slipping, they are a danger to themselves and everyone else on the road. You cannot wait for an accident to prove it is time. You need to be vigilant now. Here are nine signs your aging parent is no longer safe to drive that you might be missing.
