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Older drivers should heed ocular issues, medication
MS – Men and women know that
adjustments must be made as they
get older. Athletes nearing their
golden years may not be able to push
themselves as hard at the gym as
they once did. Professionals nearing
retirement age might not be able to
pull long hours at the office like they
used to.
But aging affects more than just
work and play. As men and women
age, their ability to perform
everyday tasks, including driving,
may diminish as well.
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
the United States notes that, as
people age, certain changes they
experience can affect their ability to
safely operate an automobile.
Changes in eyesight, physical fitness
and reflexes may require aging
drivers to reassess their skills behind
the wheel. The NHTSA notes that
drivers can ask themselves the
following questions as they try to
assess their driving abilities.
• How is my eyesight? The
American Optometric Association
notes that vision changes naturally
occur as a person ages. Such
changes do not necessarily mean
drivers have to give up the keys to
their vehicles. In fact, they may just
require more routine eye
examinations.
The NHTSA says having trouble
reading signs easily, recognizing
someone from across the street,
seeing streets signs and pedestrians,
and handling headlight glare are
common signs of age-related eye
problems.
• Can I control my vehicle? Age-
related loss of strength, co-
ordination and flexibility can make it
hard for aging men and women to
control their vehicles. Some signs
that drivers might be having trouble
controlling their vehicles include
trouble looking over shoulders to
change lanes, difficulty moving foot
from the gas pedal to the brake pedal
and difficulty turning the steering
wheel. Pain in the knees, legs
or ankles also can make it
difficult for drivers to control their
vehicles.
• Does driving make me
nervous, scared or overwhelmed?
Drivers who feel confused by traffic
signs and traffic (including
pedestrian traffic) should stop
driving until they can discuss the
issue with their physicians.
Medication can sometimes make
drivers feel sleepy or confused, and
some aging drivers even
find themselves overwhelmed
in otherwise normal driving
situations.
• Are my loved ones concerned
about my driving? Aging drivers
may feel offended when family
members question their ability to
drive. However, the NHTSA notes
that sometimes other people notice
things about a person's driving that
the person does not. The concern
expressed by loved ones should not
be taken lightly.
• Do I drive with passengers?
Drivers who routinely drive with
passengers, especially young
children, carry extra responsibility.
As a result, such drivers owe it to
themselves and their passengers to
honestly assess their driving
abilities.
Various remedies can address age-
related driving issues, and drivers
should discuss them with their
doctors the moment they feel as
though their skills behind the wheel
are starting to diminish.
Driving and aging
Getting older doesn’t have to mean giving up driving. Older road warriors simply need to add
a few more fields to their mental checklist before turning the key including regular eye tests
where necessary and visits to the doctor. (MS photo)
Finding the best time to sell
MS – The automotive industry is
big business. According to the
Statista Research Department,
roughly 79 million cars and light
trucks are expected to be sold
worldwide by the end of 2019.
When buying or selling a vehicle,
many people wonder if there is a
particularly advantageous time to
buy or sell. The best time to sell is
not necessarily the best time to buy,
which can present problems for
vehicle owners who need to sell their
current cars in order to afford new
ones. Industry insiders offer their
input on key times to move vehicles.
• When to sell: Cars depreciate
quite a bit the moment they move off
of the lot. Most lose upwards of 20
per cent of their value within the first
year, according to Edmunds, a
leading automotive information
company and pricing index. Certain
things contribute to depreciation,
including mileage, type of driving
and whether the car was maintained
or not.
Sometimes the best times for a
person to sell are when it no longer is
financially prudent to keep the
vehicle. For some, this may mean
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•Check all fluids
•Tire rotation & balance
•Alignment check
•Check radiator & coolant
•Inspect Air Filter
•Battery & charging system test
•Front end component ispection
•Brake & suspension inspection
•35 point inspection & more
All services new car warranty approved
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Big deals ahead
Experts say that big dealerships tend to have their steepest discounts near the end of the
calendar year. November and December can be a great time to shop for a vehicle as dealers
want to carry as little inventory as possible into the new year. (MS photo)