Thinking of “retiring” from driving? See other ways to get around.

Thinking of “retiring” from driving? See other ways to get around.

If you, a parent, or older relative needs to give up the car keys, it can feel like a big loss at first. But “retiring” from driving doesn’t have to mean giving up independence. There are plenty of other ways to get around.

See a list of other options for a person who has stopped driving.

Is there resistance to giving up the keys?  See how to start a conversation with an older loved one about their driving. 

The information on Older Drivers was developed for NIHSeniorHealth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation.