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When is it time to stop driving?

As calls to screen senior drivers grow, advocates stress that age alone doesn't measure driving ability and caution that safety checks must retain seniors' dignity.

The Star MalaysiaZALINA MOHD SOM查看原文 ↗
什么时候应该停止驾驶?

Age shouldn’t mean an automatic end to driving. Instead, experts assert that reassessing one’s fitness behind the wheel should be guided by changing capacity and health. — Unsplash

As we age, maintaining self-reliance becomes one of the most vital factors in preserving mental health, community engagement, and overall quality of life. For many older adults like, being able to drive is not merely a matter of convenience – it is an essential framework that allows them to age in place with confidence and self-respect. Losing the ability to drive can often trigger social isolation, while staying mobile ensures seniors remain active, empowered, and independent.

This certainly is true for June Chan. Having taken the wheel at age 18, she has logged an incredible 63 years on the road. Now, at 81, the grandmother of three still relies on her car to navigate her personal and social commitments.

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