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That's a tough one. After several close calls and a few accidents, my mother-in-law came unglued at the hinges when we suggested she needed to quit driving. 
posted by
Sherri_G
on November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Oh, it’s hard to take the keys! I remember us taking them from my great-uncle who lived with us! Fortunately, or not, my dad lost his vision so much that he gave up his own keys.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on November 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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I think you are correct after your observations. For their sake I hope he does the right thing.
posted by
sam444
on November 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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I started driving at 4. At three I used to steer the truck, but I could drive it at 4. Drove all my life and had no problems in Canada. However when I came here, a new city I didn't know and Jim was so competent I said no don't want to do that again; not here.
posted by
Kabu
on November 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Sadly most give up driving after an accident or even a near one. Here there now is a referral to a memory clinic if one can ever get to see a doctor or try not too.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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FSI.....
It is not easy for a person to make the decision to stop driving. I know from experience. So much of a person's identity and freedom and taking care of ourselves is wrapped around the freedom to come and go at a moment's notice. I watched my Dad go through that. I had to go to court with him for two different accidents that he had, also he got lost a couple of times and police guided him back home.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Good Morning
FSI, I'm so thankful that nobody was hurt.
posted by
Goldiec
on November 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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