NJ Medical review- Why medical review is needed
Most people enjoy driving and wish to continue
doing it for as long as they safely can. However, for many of us the time may
come when we must limit or stop driving, either temporarily or permanently.
There are also cases where young adults with special needs may need to decide
for the first time whether they are capable of driving. The following advice
may be able to assist you or someone you care about.
Safety concerns
What are the warning signs that a driver's skills may
not be at a safe level? Physicians and law enforcement professionals use
numerous factors to evaluate drivers. Any of the following may raise a concern:
Not
obeying traffic signals
Driving
too slowly
Accidents
or "close calls"
Inability
to read signs
Fear or
nervousness related to driving
Confusion
If you have serious concerns about someone’s driving
skills–including your own–there are numerous places where you may seek help
before contacting MVC’s Medical Review Unit:
Physician
or eye care specialist
Not all medical conditions should keep motorists from
driving. In some cases, it may simply be advisable for a person to drive only
during daylight hours or only on roads with posted speed limits of 50 mph or
lower.
Source http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/why_medical.htm
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