No one wants to give up the freedom and convenience of driving. Canadians 65 years and older take more than 80% of trips in their own vehicles.
When do I stop driving?
The time will probably come when you must stop driving. You may have already started to limit your driving. Many people over 50 years drive less at night time because it gets harder to see clearly.
Have you:
- Been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or another dementia?
- Had others tell you they are concerned about your driving?
- Become lost on familiar routes?
- Caused a crash?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, it may be time to stop driving. To determine if it’s time for you to stop you can:
- Look for warning signs for unsafe driving
- Assess your crash risk
- Talk to others about your driving
- Find out if your medical condition affects your driving
What do I do if I decide to stop driving?
1. You should hand your licence in at your nearest ICBC driver licensing office. If you want picture identification, you can get a BC Identification (BCID) card from the driver licensing office. BCID looks very similar to a driver’s licence and is accepted as official government identification. There is a fee for the BCID card.
2. Getting around is important to your health and well being. Find out the alternatives in your area. Some examples are;
- Bus
- Train
- Taxis
- Family or friends
- Private driving services
- Walking
- HandyDART
- Others drive your car
3. Talk to others about not driving. You are not alone; most people will have to give up driving eventually.
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