Should I stop driving?

The picture shows an older brother sitting by a window and looking out at his car.

He holds his car keys in his hand as he meditates.

You have been driving for decades.

You enjoy the freedom and independence of having your own vehicle.

But your family and friends are concerned and would like you to reconsider your decision to keep

driving. You cannot understand why they are worried. Are you facing a similar situation?

If so, what can help you to determine whether you should keep driving?

In some countries, drivers over a certain age who want to renew their license

must be examined or certified by a doctor.

Christians living in these countries comply with the laws and with the decisions of those

authorized by the state.

But no matter where you live, there are ways to assess your ability to drive safely.

Evaluate your driving.

As suggested by the National Institute on Aging or NIA website in the United States,

you could start by asking yourself the following questions.

Do I have difficulty reading road signs or seeing at night? Am I losing my flexibility, making it difficult for me to

turn my head to check my mirrors and blind spots?

Do I find it challenging to react quickly, such as when moving my foot from the accelerator

to the brake pedal?

Do I drive so slowly that I interfere with the flow of traffic?

Have I had a number of near misses, or does my vehicle have dents and scratches because of running

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