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r Dents and scrapes on the car or on fences,
mailboxes, garage doors, curbs, etc.
r Trouble judging gaps in traffic at intersections and
on entrance/exit ramps
r Drivers honking at you and more instances when
you are angry at other drivers
r Friends or relatives do not want to ride with you
r Difficulty seeing the sides of the road when looking
straight ahead
r Easily distracted or have
a hard time concentrating
while driving
r Difficulty turning around to
check over your shoulder
while backing up or
changing lanes
r Received frequent traffic
tickets or warnings by law
enforcement officers in the
last year or two
If you notice one or more of these warning signs
you may want to have your driving assessed by a
professional or attend a driver safety class (beginning
on page 39). It is also a
good idea to start talking
with your doctor if you
are experiencing any
conditions or symptoms
that may be affecting your
ability to drive safely.
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