A one-page checklist for keeping track of driving warning signs over time, so the conversation rests on what was actually seen.
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What’s on it
- The date, the trip, the time of day, the weather and who saw it
- Warning signs on the road
- Signs around the car, like new dents, scrapes or tickets
- Health and medicines
- Your overall level of concern, and what you’ll do next
- Other ways to get there, filled in before any change
How to use it
Fill one in after a ride, or when someone tells you about an incident, and bring a few to the doctor.
If you’ve already seen a serious safety problem, such as a crash, a serious near miss or running a red light, don’t get in the car to gather more evidence. Write down what happened and arrange a medical evaluation.
Where it comes from
This tool comes from Chapter 17, “The Driving Conversation,” of When Mom or Dad Can No Longer Manage Alone by Mark Duda. The chapter covers the driving conversation.
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The tools may be printed and copied for personal use within your own family. They are not medical, legal or financial advice.