As we age, our health and medication that we take has the potential to impact our driving skills. “Aging does not automatically mean that it’s time to stop driving or that someone is a poor driver. It is, however, a good time to evaluate your and/or your loved one’s driving health as well as refresh driving skills as needed,“ said DDS Commissioner Spencer R. Moore.
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DDS offers an in person vision screening as well as an online option for those customers aged 64 and older, who are required to take a vision screening at each renewal period. Customers who prefer to visit a private physician, are able to use our online services to submit a vision report completed within the last two years by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist.
DDS also has safeguards in place for those who are concerned about a customer’s ability to safely drive a vehicle due to medical issues. DDS offers a Medical Review process for not only mature drivers but any licensed driver where evidence of diminished driving ability is presented. A Medical Review Board manages a clinical and behind the wheel assessment of driving skills and includes a review of recommendations with the driver and caregiver https://dds.georgia.gov/medical-review-process.
NHTSA offers free educational resources on their website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/older-drivers for mature drivers and their caretakers.
For complete driver education and testing information, please visit the DDS website at www.dds.gerogia.gov.