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Older drivers: 7 tips for driver safety
3. Manage any chronic conditions
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1. Stay physically active
2. Schedule regular vision and hearing tests
3. Manage medications
4. Understand your limitations
5. Drive when the roads — and you — are in good condition
6. Stash your cellphone and focus on the road
7. Update your driving skills
1. Stay physically active
Staying physically active improves your strength and flexibility. In turn, physical activity can improve driver safety by making it easier to turn the steering wheel, look over your shoulder to change lanes, and make other movements while driving and parking.
Look for ways to include physical activity in your daily routine. Walking is a great choice for many people. Sit to stand exercises can help with the ability to get in and out of the car. Stretching and strength training exercises are helpful for older drivers, too. If you've been sedentary, get your doctor's OK before increasing your activity level.
