Joyce Peterson helps her husband out of the van at the hospital where he takes his driving lessons. Credit: Katie Hayes/NPR Katie Hayes/NPR

On The Road Again: Specialists Help Aging Drivers

As we age, vision, physical strength and memory may decline, making the act of driving challenging and potentially dangerous. For some seniors and people with disabilities, special training with a driver rehabilitation specialist offers a way to learn to drive safely and regain their independence. Above, Joyce Peterson helps her husband, John Peterson, to the hospital where he takes his driving lessons.

 

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