Now, secretary of state Charlie Summers and others are taking a closer look at possible changes in the rules, regulations and laws for Maine's senior drivers.
189,000 people over 65 in Maine have driver’s licenses. However, Maine is a rural state, and most communities have no public transportation. Many drivers have to drive 20-30 miles to get to grocery store or doctor.
That’s why Summers says, "We have to be very, very careful. We want to make sure that they are safe drivers and that they are safe on the highway. But at the same time, if we're able to help them take steps to mitigate some of the effects of aging, again cognitive tests, reflex tests.”
For a list of a number of resources for older drivers in Maine, as well as a list of warning signs to look for with older drivers, click here: http://wgme.com/news/features/files/ELDERLY DRIVERS RESOURCES.pdf
If you want to take a closer look at this video of the wrong way driver in Portland who slammed into the state trooper's cruiser click here: http://wgme.com/news/features/raw-news/stories/vid_27.shtml
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