Teaching Grandma to Drive!
Changes in family situations happen every day. Perhaps your grandmother has come to live with you, and in order to give her some independence, you want to teach her how to drive. One of the first things you may need to do is contact your Long Island auto insurance agent to obtain coverage for grandma.
When teaching an older person to drive, it may be important to provide a non-threatening learning environment. You may want to review road laws, explain how to contact emergency personnel, and go over a practice written driving test. Some aspects of the aging process may impact driving ability. Should your grandmother be taking any prescription medication, you may want to discuss with the doctor or pharmacist whether or not the medication may impair driving ability.
Your grandmother may require eye glasses while driving, and you may want to make sure her seat is adjusted for maximum view. It also may be a good idea to keep the windshield, windows, and mirrors clean, and discourage your grandmother from driving at night or on poorly lit roads. Should your grandmother wear a hearing aid, you may want to encourage her to turn off the radio and put the windows up.
A car with power steering and brakes may be easier for your grandmother to drive as her muscle strength may be somewhat diminished with age. Patience may be the most important quality to have when teaching grandma to drive. Also important is obtaining the right coverage through your Long Island auto insurance company.
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