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This problem is more psychological rather than physical in some cases. Physical problems cannot be denied, but some people insists on their being able to drive, as it takes away what they perceive as their "freedom".

They feel as they have been driving all their lives and can do it without having to think. However, taking their independence, is something they will fight tooth and nail, with the loving family member.

When my father exhibited signs that he could no longer drive, we took the car keys away from him. "We won the battle but lost the war". He subsequently would have no desire to go out of the house, and went quickly downhill from there!!! He died a couple of years later, from losing his ability to be independent.

One must careful as evaluating this type of situation is different for each person affected.

Another family member was driving in his nineties. He really couldn't see well. He would stop at a traffic light and have to wait for someone to blow their horn, before he knew it was safe to go. Fortunately, he stopped driving on his own, as he knew he was not a safe driver. A smart man who knew enough is enough, and quit on his own.