conditions for older drivers. Other drivers should
also be informed about the common difficulties
faced by older drivers on the road.
Consultation from doctors
Consultation from doctors is important because
older drivers who want to drive need to know
about their health problems before they travel.
When the health problems have been identified,
the decision to continue driving or not will depend
on the functional effects of their illness.
Renewal licensing
Some countries require renewals of driving
licenses at a certain age. The countries which
practice this often require some sort of medical
examination as part of the renewal process.
Alternative forms of transport
The availability of transportation other than cars is
one of the easiest ways to keep older drivers safe
on the go. If older drivers could choose to travel
via public transportation, it would be safer than
driving alone. Other than that, facilities such as
specific parking and accessibility to using public
transportation should be made available for older
drivers. These alternatives can make it easier for
commuting.
Conclusion
In conclusion, previous research has defined
older drivers as those aged 65 and above. Until
this day, this research is from overseas fieldwork.
Unfortunately no studies about older drivers
have been conducted in Malaysia. Therefore, it
is strongly recommended that the Government,
NGOs and other stakeholders pay attention to
older drivers and help them take action towards
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