Indicators of Unsafe Driving

The following behaviors may indicate that a person's driving threatens the safety of themselves and others:

Has difficulty following instructions and directions
Coasts to a near stop in the midst of moving traffic
Drifts into other lanes of traffic
Stops abruptly without cause
Presses simultaneously on the brake and accelerator or confuses the two pedals
Delays changing lanes when obstacles appear
Fails to appreciate frustration, exasperation, or irritation exhibited by other drivers toward his driving
Does not signal when turning or changing lanes
Has received an increasing number of driving citations or warnings
Does not check blind spot before changing lanes
Has accidents, near misses, or "fender benders"
Gets lost in familiar places
Fails to obey traffic laws, road signs, or signals
Drives against traffic, on the wrong side of the road **
Has difficulty seeing pedestrians, objects, and other vehicles
Is increasingly nervous when driving
Becomes flustered in traffic or by more aggressive drivers
Fails to yield the right-of-way or yields the right-of-way inappropriately
Drives significantly slower than the posted speed or general speed of other vehicles
Turns from an improper lane or at an improper time or pace at intersections (especially when turning left)
Straddles lanes
Ignores or coasts through stop signs
Backs up after missing an exit **
Falls asleep while driving or gets drowsy
Does not pay attention to other drivers or road hazards
Does not react to emergency situations

** These are examples of driving behaviors that definitely indicate dangerous driving performance.

When any of these signs appear, it's time to assess the situation. Don't wait for an accident. Also, if your family member is having problems related to daily living — such as hygiene, grooming, and paying bills — he or she may also be having difficulties with driving.

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